Changes in incarcerated adolescents' human immunodeficiency virus knowledge and selected behaviors from 1988 to 1996

    Authors

    M. M. Lanier; R. P. Pack;R. J. DiClemente

    Comments

    Authors: contact us about adding a copy of your work at STARS@ucf.edu

    Abbreviated Journal Title

    J. Adolesc. Health

    Keywords

    adolescents; HIV; AIDS; knowledge; incarcerated; delinquents; SAN-FRANCISCO; AIDS; ATTITUDES; BELIEFS; DELINQUENTS; Psychology, Developmental; Public, Environmental & Occupational Health; Pediatrics

    Abstract

    Data were collected from juveniles in Alabama and Florida correctional facilities. The samples were closely demographically matched. Analysis indicated significant increases in knowledge about human immunodeficiency virus between 1988 and 1996 and increased sexual risk behaviors. Knowledge levels were lower for ethnic minority groups and boys, suggesting ethnic and gender-specific pedagogical aids are needed. (C) Society for Adolescent Medicine, 1999.

    Journal Title

    Journal of Adolescent Health

    Volume

    25

    Issue/Number

    3

    Publication Date

    1-1-1999

    Document Type

    Article

    Language

    English

    First Page

    182

    Last Page

    186

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000082129300004

    ISSN

    1054-139X

    Share

    COinS