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[afro-nets] Condom Purchase Behaviour by Students - Study


  • From: A. Odutola <chpss_abo2@yahoo.com>
  • Date: Thu, 23 Dec 2004 08:41:57 -0800 (PST)

Even in the US, 'embarrassment' is high in condom purchase be-
haviour by students - Study
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"Despite the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases and un-
wanted pregnancies, a new study reports that many young people
may be hesitant to buy condoms because they are simply too em-
barrassed. For the study, which appears in the current Social
Science Journal, about 250 students at the University of Florida
were asked to buy condoms and then write a paper describing the
experience."

Get full report below:

Behavior: Sweaty palms at the pharmacy
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/21/health/21beha.htm?oref=login

A. Odutola
mailto:chpss_abo2@yahoo.com