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The purpose of this study was to investigate Black South African freshmen's experience of first intercourse and contraception. The study found that many students do not use contraception during first intercourse and that peers were reported as the primary first source of learning about sexual intercourse as well as the preferred source. Freshmen who are contemplating, anticipating or deferring the transition from virginity to non-virginity are an important target group for campus safer sex programmes because safer sex behaviours could be encouraged before a high risk sexual behavior pattern develops.
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Nicholas, L. Black South African freshmen's experience of first coitus and contraception. Int J Adv Counselling 17, 275–282 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01407743
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