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Didier Garriguet

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PubMed2006

Medication use among pregnant women.

OBJECTIVES: This study examines medication use among women aged 15 to 49, comparing pregnant women with their nonpregnant contemporaries. A portrait of women who used medication during pregnancy is also presented. DATA SOURCES: Analysis is based on data from the 1994/95 through 2002/03 National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth (NLSCY), as well as the 2003 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) and the 1996/97 National Population Health Survey (NPHS). ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES: Estimates of medication use are based on cross-sectional data. Logistic regression was used to determine factors associated with use of medication. MAIN RESULTS: Medication use among women aged 15 to 49 has risen over the last 10 years. Although the proportion of pregnant women who used medications increased, it remained below the figure for other women the same ages. Over one-quarter of women (27%) were taking prescription medications while pregnant.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2005

Early sexual intercourse.

OBJECTIVES: This analysis estimates the percentage of adolescents who have had sexual intercourse by age 14 or 15 and examines characteristics at age 12 or 13 that are associated with early sexual activity. DATA SOURCE: The data are from the 1996/97, 1998/99 and 2000/01 National Longitudinal Survey of Children and Youth, conducted by Statistics Canada. ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES: Descriptive statistics were used to determine the proportion of 14- or 15-year-olds who have had sexual intercourse. Logistic regression was used to model sexual activity at age 14 or 15 in relation to the adolescent's characteristics at age 12 or 13. MAIN RESULTS: The percentages of boys and girls who had had intercourse by age 14 or 15 were almost the same--12% and 13%--but the characteristics associated with such behaviour differed. Among girls, region of residence, the onset of puberty, weak self-concept, having tried smoking or drinking, and not being overweight were significantly associated with early sexual activity. For boys, older age, a poor relationship with parents, low household income, and having tried smoking were significant.

Adolescent↗