Abstract

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) continue to rise in the US, and adolescent and young adult women (AYAW) between ages 18 and 24 have some of the highest STI rates in the country. Further, AYAW who use prescribed contraceptives (commonly referred to as birth control) are less likely to use condoms and more likely to be diagnosed with an STI than non-prescribed contraceptive users. The purpose of this dissertation is to understand multilevel factors contributing to condom use decision-making and STI risk perception analysis among AYAW who use prescribed contraceptives. Data was using qualitative research methods in two separate studies. In one study, a grounded theory approach was used to explain the processes associated with STI risk perception and dual-method contraceptive decision-making. In a separate study, sex education policy experts in Texas were interviewed to identify barriers and facilitators to implementing comprehensive sex education at a local level.

Description

Dr. Holt was the recipient of the 2022 Sigma/Association of Nurses in AIDS Care Grant. The grant report can be found here: https://hdl.handle.net/10755/624747

Author Details

Lauren Holt, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Beta Epsilon

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Grounded Theory

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Sexually Transmitted Infections, Contraceptive Methods, Adolescents and Young Adults, Women

Advisor

Michael Relf

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Duke University

Degree Year

2024

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2024-08-15

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