| Perceptions about risk for HIV/AIDS among adolescents in juvenile detention. | |
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PMID: 11383399 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Although progress has been made toward reducing risk-taking behavior among teens, adolescents confined in juvenile detention facilities and youths living in inner cities remain vulnerable. Reaching these populations with appropriate risk-reduction strategies continues to challenge health providers and educators. Crucial first steps in the design of relevant programs involve discovering how at-risk teens perceive risk and which risks and dangers within their communities occupy their attention. Participants in this study did not identify HIV/AIDS as a primary concern; instead, they described the dangers and risks they encountered in their home neighborhoods. Based on these findings, this discussion addresses the implications for the development of health education programs to empower teens for responsible behavior after release from detention. |
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Authors:
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N L Anderson; A Nyamathi; J A McAvoy; F Conde; C Casey |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Western journal of nursing research Volume: 23 ISSN: 0193-9459 ISO Abbreviation: West J Nurs Res Publication Date: 2001 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-05-31 Completed Date: 2001-06-28 Revised Date: 2006-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7905435 Medline TA: West J Nurs Res Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 336-59 Citation Subset: IM; N |
Affiliation:
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School of Nursing, University of California at Los Angeles, USA. |
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Adolescent Adolescent Behavior / psychology Adolescent Psychology* Attitude to Health* Fear Female Focus Groups HIV Infections / etiology* Health Education Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Juvenile Delinquency / psychology* Male Needs Assessment Prisoners / psychology* Questionnaires Risk Factors Risk-Taking* Sexual Behavior / psychology, statistics & numerical data |
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