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Body Appreciation and Contraceptive Use Among College Women: A Brief Report

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ABSTRACT Research suggests that body image and sexual behaviors are related, with poor body image associated with risky behaviors and positive body image related to protective behaviors. However, few studies… Click to show full abstract

ABSTRACT Research suggests that body image and sexual behaviors are related, with poor body image associated with risky behaviors and positive body image related to protective behaviors. However, few studies explore the relationships between positive body image and contraceptive use. Accordingly, the current study investigated the relationship between body appreciation and barrier and hormonal contraceptive use among college women (N = 399). Body appreciation was significantly related to male condom use and to the use of both male condoms and a hormonal contraceptive. These findings are promising as dual contraceptive use is the best way to prevent unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Keywords: contraceptive use; use; body image; body appreciation; body

Journal Title: International Journal of Sexual Health
Year Published: 2017

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