What a Difference a Drink Makes: Determining Associations Between Alcohol-Use Patterns and Condom Utilization Among Adolescents

Alcohol Alcohol. 2021 Jan 4;56(1):34-37. doi: 10.1093/alcalc/agaa032.

Abstract

This study aimed to identify differences in condom use among adolescents by alcohol consumption patterns using the 2017 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Results suggest significant increased risk of condomless sex among binge drinking youth. Surprisingly, no significant difference in condom utilization was identified between non-drinkers and only moderate drinkers. Findings highlight the need to tailor STI preventative measures accordingly.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Binge Drinking / epidemiology*
  • Condoms / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control
  • Underage Drinking / statistics & numerical data*
  • Unsafe Sex / statistics & numerical data*