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Statistics on children, youth and families in Alaska from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Alaska Children's Trust
Use of both condom and other birth control method among sexually active high school students in Alaska
Use of both condom and other birth control method among sexually active high school students
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Definition
Among students who had sexual intercourse during the past 3 months, the percentage who used both a condom during last sexual intercourse and BC pills, an IUD or implant, or a shot, patch, or birth control ring to prevent pregnancy
Statewide prevalence of having used both a condom and other birth control method during last sexual intercourse among Alaska traditional high school students who had sexual intercourse in the past 3 months. This includes students in public traditional high schools with enrollments of at least 10 students (excluding boarding, correspondence, home study, alternative, and correctional schools). The statewide traditional high school results are weighted by grade, sex, and race/ethnicity.
Regional prevalence (by Alaska Public Health Region) of having used both a condom and other birth control method during last sexual intercourse among high school students who had sexual intercourse in the past 3 months. This includes students in public traditional, alternative, and correctional high schools (excluding boarding, correspondence, and home study schools). Local results from participating school districts contain both weighted and unweighted data.
**In 2019, regional results based on YRBS data were no longer released due to inconsistent survey participation from all Alaska school districts. We currently report district-level results for participating districts in years when the sample size requirements are met and results can be weighted. For questions about school districts not included here, –please check the most recent Alaska YRBS results.
Statewide prevalence of having used both a condom and other birth control method during last sexual intercourse among Alaska traditional high school students who had sexual intercourse in the past 3 months. This includes students in public traditional high schools with enrollments of at least 10 students (excluding boarding, correspondence, home study, alternative, and correctional schools). The statewide traditional high school results are weighted by grade, sex, and race/ethnicity.
Regional prevalence (by Alaska Public Health Region) of having used both a condom and other birth control method during last sexual intercourse among high school students who had sexual intercourse in the past 3 months. This includes students in public traditional, alternative, and correctional high schools (excluding boarding, correspondence, and home study schools). Local results from participating school districts contain both weighted and unweighted data.
**In 2019, regional results based on YRBS data were no longer released due to inconsistent survey participation from all Alaska school districts. We currently report district-level results for participating districts in years when the sample size requirements are met and results can be weighted. For questions about school districts not included here, –please check the most recent Alaska YRBS results.
Data Source
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) for 2013–2019, Alaska Department of Health
**The 2021 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey was canceled due to the unprecedented challenges Alaska school districts and schools are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide prevalence data for 2023 has been released, with district-level data expected to be available in 2025.
**The 2021 Alaska Youth Risk Behavior Survey was canceled due to the unprecedented challenges Alaska school districts and schools are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statewide prevalence data for 2023 has been released, with district-level data expected to be available in 2025.
Notes
NA: Not Available; S: Suppressed data
Last Updated
October 2024