The Role of Condom Motivation Education in the Reduction of New and Reinfection Rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Inner-City Female Adolescents.

Smith, P. B.; Weinman, M. L.; Parrilli, J.

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ERIC Number: EJ573223

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1997

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The Role of Condom Motivation Education in the Reduction of New and Reinfection Rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases among Inner-City Female Adolescents.

Smith, P. B.; Weinman, M. L.; Parrilli, J.

Patient Education and Counseling, v31 n1 p77-81 May 1997

The effectiveness of small group condom motivation education in reducing new and reinfection rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) among urban female teenagers was evaluated. Teens (N=205) were followed for six months. Findings are presented and health education opportunities are discussed. (Author/EMK)

Descriptors: Adolescents, Condoms, Contraception, Counseling, Females, Health Education, Medical Services, Patient Education, Sex Education, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Urban Youth

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: Special issue: "Reproductive Health."