Title

Correlates Of Condom Use Among Incarcerated Adolescents In A Rural State

Authors

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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