The promise of integrated representative surveys about sexually transmitted diseases and behavior

Article Abstract:

National surveys on sexual behavior combined with urine samples from survey respondents to detect sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may be an innovative way to synthesize medical and behavioral information about STDs. Researchers reviewed several national surveys that covered questions about sexual activity and STDs. One 1994 survey of adolescent males collected urine samples from 85% of respondents to test for chlamydia. The 6% infection rate was validated by other surveys. Medical and social science researchers will need to work together to make the best use of the combination of behavioral and medical information.

Analysis, Sexual behavior surveys

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Do differences in sexual behaviors account for the racial/ethnic differences in adolescents' self-reported history of a sexually transmitted disease?

Article Abstract:

Differences in sexual behaviors do not completely explain the higher rate of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in African American teenagers. Sexual behaviors that might put a teen at risk of contracting an STD include more than one partner, inconsistent condom use, and the rate of STDs in the pool of prospective partners. Researchers studied the link between behavior and STDs in 5,189 teenagers. African-Americans were over three times more likely to have an STD and this increased risk remained after adjusting for sexual behaviors.

Sexual behavior, African American youth, African American teenagers

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