Table 1 Demographics, health service, and contraception use among female exotic dancers with current contraceptive need (N = 96)
From: Contraceptive utilization among new exotic dancers: a cross-sectional study
Demographics | N (%) or mean (range) |
|---|---|
Mean age in years | 24 (17.7–42.9) |
Race | |
White | 37 (39%) |
Black | 53 (55%) |
Other | 6 (6%) |
Married or “in a serious relationship” | 27 (28%) |
Prior pregnancy | 75 (78%) |
Have children at home | 38 (40%) |
Education | |
Did not complete high school | 11 (11%) |
High school diploma or GED | 45 (47%) |
Some college or above | 40 (42%) |
Living in unstable housing | 41 (42%) |
General and reproductive/sexual health history | |
History of sex work | 43 (45%) |
Prior abortion | 35 (33%) |
2 or more prior abortions | 13 (14%) |
Sexually active with 4 or more male partners in past 6 months | 27 (28%) |
Last HIV/STI test positive | 6 (6%) |
Alcohol and drug use | |
Active alcohol use disorder | 70 (73%) |
Illicit drug use in past 6 months (e.g., heroin, crack, cocaine) | 42 (44%) |
Past 6 month injection drug use | 8 (8%) |
Ever received substance use treatment | 14 (15%) |
Healthcare use and barriers to seeking services | |
Has health insurance | 79 (82%) |
Last saw healthcare provider > 12 months ago | 18 (19%) |
Recently sought reproductive health service in emergency department | 14 (18%) |
Reports stigma seeking healthcare | 18 (47%) |
Wanted to see healthcare provider but was not able to do so | 13 (14%) |
Past 6-month contraceptive use | |
Any contraception | 66 (66%) |
Any non-barrier method | 43 (45%) |
Sterilization | 2 (5%) |
Oral contraceptive pills | 12 (29%) |
Injection | 16 (39%) |
Implant | 3 (7%) |
Intrauterine device (IUD) | 8 (20%) |
Emergency contraception | 5 (12%) |
Any barrier method | 44 (46%) |
Male condoms | 44 (100%) |
Female condoms | 3 (14%) |
Consistent condom use | 3 (14%) |
Dual protection | 25 (26%) |
Other method | 1 (1%) |