Correlates Of Condom Use Among Incarcerated Adolescents In A Rural State

    Authors

    D. J. Barthlow; P. F. Horan; R. J. Diclemente;M. M. Lanier

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Crim. Justice Behav.

    Keywords

    HIGH-SCHOOL-STUDENTS; ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME; SEXUAL-BEHAVIOR; AIDS AWARENESS; KNOWLEDGE; ATTITUDES; BELIEFS; EDUCATION; MINORITY; Psychology, Clinical; Criminology & Penology

    Abstract

    An anonymous self-report survey was completed by 335 sexually active, incarcerated adolescents in a southern rural state. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to identify correlates of condom use during sexual intercourse. Four variables were identified as associated with frequent condom use: nonuse of marijuana, nonuse of beer, asking sexual partners about their sexual history, and feeling worried about friends contracting AIDS. This four-variable model was highly significant, correctly classifying 70% of the adolescents in their condom-use categories. The intersecting nature of substance use and the HIV epidemic is discussed, as well as the importance of teaching substance refusal skills and sexual communication and negotiation skills to incarcerated adolescents.

    Journal Title

    Criminal Justice and Behavior

    Volume

    22

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-1995

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    295

    Last Page

    306

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:A1995RQ09200007

    ISSN

    0093-8548

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