The Impact of Oral Contraceptive Initiation on Young Women’s Condom Use in 3 American Cities: Missed Opportunities for Intervention

Abstract

This study documents a decline in women's condom consistent use subsequent to initiation of the oral contraceptive and suggests that opportunities for positive intervention around condom use among women starting hormonal methods are being missed. Basic condom use advice, which is neither time consuming nor resource dependent, was associated with increased consistent use and should be immediately implemented in all family planning services.