A systematic review of studies on adolescents in the United States examined factors associated with condom use. The strongest predictor was condom use at first sexadolescents who used a condom during… [+3604 chars]
Knowledge isn’t enough: What really predicts condom use in teens - PsyPost
A massive review of studies on adolescent sexual behavior found that knowledge about safe sex does not predict condom use. Instead, early habits and open communication are key. The study analyzed data from more than 250,000 U.S. teens.
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