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Inner Cities Reveal Low Condom Use

Inner Cities Reveal Low Condom Use

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A survey of African-Americans who live in inner-city areas of Dallas and Houston has shown that condom use is spotty at best, according to a study published in the June issue of Sexually Transmitted Infections. ' 29.5%: Respondents reporting high rates of consistent use with casual partners. ' 31.4%: Respondents reporting consistent use with steady partners. Married people and those with a history of sexually transmitted diseases were the least likely to use condoms with a steady partner, while older people were less likely to use condoms with casual partners.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.