Sexual violence and reproductive health among youth in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

J Adolesc Health. 2009 May;44(5):508-10. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.09.012. Epub 2008 Nov 11.

Abstract

We examine sexual violence and reproductive health outcomes among sexually experienced youth in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, using the Priorities for Local AIDS Control methodology to identify participants in locations where sexual partnerships are formed. Our findings indicated that sexual violence is common and is significantly associated with condom use, pregnancy experience, and recent sexually transmitted infection symptoms.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Condoms / statistics & numerical data
  • Female
  • Haiti / epidemiology
  • Health Status
  • Health Surveys
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Sex Offenses / statistics & numerical data*
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / epidemiology*
  • Violence / statistics & numerical data*
  • Young Adult