A Profile of the Adolescent Male Family Planning Client

Brindis, Claire D.; Boggess, Jane; Katsuranis, Frances; Mantell, Maxine; McCarter, Virginia; Wolfe, Amy

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“…Contraceptive and condom use in this sample of young Australian hairdressing, automotive engineering, and commercial cookery apprentices was slightly higher than that reported for other similar age populations (Manning et al 2000, Brindis et al 1998, but lower than that reported by others (Tydén et al 2001, Narring et al 2000 Notes: * Significant at 0.01; ** significant at 0.001 (after Bonferroni adjustment for multiple comparisons). 1 OR for regular partner at first intercourse.…”

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“…For example, Brindis et al (1998) found among their sample of 1540 sexually active American males aged 19 or younger attending their first visit to a family planning clinic, 73% (or their partners) used a condom, the oral contraceptive pill, a diaphragm, implant, or injectable hormones at first intercourse. A national survey of Swiss youth aged 16-20 years found that 92.6% of their sample used contraception at first intercourse, and 86.5% used either condoms or the pill (no gender difference) (Narring et al 2000).…”

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Precautionary tales: Condom and contraceptive use among young Australian apprentices

Grunseit

2004

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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Condom and contraceptive use at first intercourse have become important reference points in monitoring the sexual health of young people. This study describes the precautionary practices of a national stratified cluster sample of 3133 Australian hairdressing, automotive, and commercial cookery apprentices aged 15 to 24 years. Approximately 77% of the apprentices reported using a condom, the oral contraceptive, spermicide, IUD, or a diaphragm at first intercourse. Of these, 91.7% used a condom either alone or in combination with another method. Among female apprentices, younger age at the time of the survey, year 10 or more schooling, being older at first intercourse, being the same age or older than their partner, and planning first intercourse were associated with increased condom use. First intercourse with a regular partner and planning first intercourse were associated with greater likelihood contraceptive use. Male apprentices were more likely to use condoms, and to use contraception generally, if they were younger at the time of the survey, older at first intercourse, and were involved in planning their first occasion of intercourse. No significant differences were found in rates of precautionary use between the sexes. Rates of condom and contraceptive use at first intercourse in this Australian sample were comparable to those of other developed countries. However, there is still a worrying degree of non-use, especially among those who engage in intercourse early in their teenage years, who are forced or coerced into sex, or do not plan their first occasion of intercourse.

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Precautionary tales: Condom and contraceptive use among young Australian apprentices

Grunseit

2004

Culture, Health & Sexuality

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“…Family planning programs and policies increasingly focus on the male partner's roles and responsibilities in contraceptive decision-making and use (Brindis et al 1998).…”

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Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescent Males in Rural Pakistan: An Exploratory Study

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Bhatti

Ushijima

2004

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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This is the first study done to explore reproductive health needs of adolescent males in Pakistan. The purpose of this exploratory study was to obtain qualitative information on existing knowledge and perceptions on puberty and reproductive health needs and to identify effective communication channels for imparting reproductive health education to adolescent males. Seventy-eight unmarried adolescent males participated in the survey, conducted through in-depth interviews by a semi-structured questionnaire using purposive sampling, in eight rural districts in Pakistan. The study pointed out that there existed misconceptions and gaps in knowledge regarding puberty and reproductive health. These young men also have poor knowledge about sexually transmitted diseases dynamics. The communication between parents or siblings on the said issues was found to be poor and they mainly get information from friends followed by the media. The majority showed interest in getting quality information. Multiple entry points and settings can be used to enhance access to information and services. In-school adolescents could be effectively approached through teachers and peer group. Out-of-school adolescents could be reached via media and local health care providers. The results imply that there is a dire need for reproductive health education for adolescent males and suggestions from this study might be utilized when initiating any reproductive health educational service for male adolescents in rural areas in Pakistan. Future efforts should thus focus on assuring access to timely, comprehensive and high-quality reproductive health education for all teenagers and reducing gaps in access related to gender and school attendance.rural adolescent males; puberty; reproductive health; Pakistan

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“…Swanson and Forrest (1987) studied 35 agencies offering family planning services for males and found that condom distribution and STI screening and treatment were the most common services. Brindis et al (1998) identified the needs of 1,780 sexually active males age 19 years and younger who attended family planning clinics in California as part of the Office of Family Planning Expanded Teen Counseling Program. The main reasons males attended the clinic was for birth control, STI exam, physical examinations, or because their partner or their girlfriend wanted them to come.…”

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Ethnicity as a Factor in Reproductive Health Care Utilization Among Males Attending Family Planning Clinics

2010

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Health care utilization of reproductive health care services among males is an emerging issue. This study examined ethnicity as a factor in reproductive health care utilization among 1,606 African American and Hispanic young males attending family planning clinics. Seventy percent were African American and 30% were Hispanic. Across groups, the most received service was treatment for a sexually transmitted infection (STI). African American males were more likely than Hispanic males to have health insurance, report a prior visit to a family planning/STI clinic, and have a history of an STI. Hispanic males had higher rates of employment. The most common source of referral for family planning services for both groups was either a current girlfriend or female friend. Hispanic males were more likely to use family as a referral source than African American males. Differences were also noted in regard to interest in health topics with African American males most interested in STI prevention and getting a job and Hispanic males in services related to working-out/eating well, controlling anger, feeling depressed, and getting along with family. Young males' perceptions of what they consider to be important health care needs should be assessed carefully in order to maintain their interest in returning to the clinics.

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A Profile of the Adolescent Male Family Planning Client

Cited by 29 publications

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Precautionary tales: Condom and contraceptive use among young Australian apprentices

Precautionary tales: Condom and contraceptive use among young Australian apprentices

Reproductive Health Needs of Adolescent Males in Rural Pakistan: An Exploratory Study

Ethnicity as a Factor in Reproductive Health Care Utilization Among Males Attending Family Planning Clinics

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