Approximately 1600 young women will be enrolled in a 12 month, observation study of their contraceptive use. They will complete surveys at baseline, 3, 6 and 12 months. They will also undergo pregnancy testing at baseline, 6 and 12 month visits. The study is examining such things are the relationship between partnerships, parental and peer influences, and contraceptive choice; Factors associated with long term continuation of contraceptive methods; Attributes of new hormonal contraceptive associated with user satisfaction and long-term continuation; And the extent to which high-risk women who use these methods are also condom users and determine the characteristics of these users.
