Polit-O'Hara D, Kahn J R
Adolescence. 1985 Spring;20(77):33-43.
This study presents a descriptive analysis of the content, frequency, and timing of couple communication regarding birth control among stable, sexually active adolescent couples, and the effect of communication on actual contraceptive practices. The sample consisted of 83 couples in which the female partner was 15-18 years old. All couples had been sexually active at least two months prior to the interview. The majority of couples had discussed birth control on at least one occasion, but discussions prior to first intercourse were atypical. Couples with good communication patterns were more likely to practice effective contraception. One-fourth of the respondents felt that contraception had not been adequately discussed, and these individuals were found to be most at risk to an unintended pregnancy.
本研究对稳定的、有性行为的青少年情侣之间关于节育的沟通内容、频率和时机进行了描述性分析，以及沟通对实际避孕行为的影响。样本包括83对情侣，其中女性伴侣年龄在15至18岁之间。所有情侣在访谈前至少有两个月的性行为。大多数情侣至少讨论过一次节育问题，但首次性交前的讨论并不常见。沟通模式良好的情侣更有可能采取有效的避孕措施。四分之一的受访者认为避孕问题没有得到充分讨论，这些人被发现意外怀孕的风险最高。
