Age at Entry into Prostitution: Relationship to Drug Use, Race, Suicide, Education Level, Childhood Abuse, and Family Experiences
Age at Entry into Prostitution: Relationship to Drug Use, Race, Suicide, Education Level, Childhood Abuse, and Family Experiences
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DOI：
10.1080/10911359.2012.655583
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发表时间：
2012-01-01
影响因子：
1.6
通讯作者：
Fey, Richard
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作者：
Clarke, Ross;Clarke, Elizabeth;Fey, Richard
本研究旨在探讨与开始卖淫年龄有关的因素。参与者是389名因卖淫被捕的妇女，她们参加了一个分流方案。未成年卖淫的妇女更有可能是非洲裔美国人;报告有一个家庭成员有吸毒问题;有自杀未遂的历史;没有完成初中或高中学业。首次吸毒的年龄被认为对报告的入组年龄有显著影响。干预的关键领域应包括改善学校联系和预防青少年药物滥用，特别是对非洲裔美国人。
This study seeks to explore factors related to age at entry into prostitution. Participants were 389 women arrested for prostitution who had attended a diversion program. Women who entered prostitution as minors were found to be more likely to be African-American; report having a family member with a substance use problem; have a history of attempted suicide; and not have completed middle or high school. The age at first drug use was found to significantly impact the reported age at entry. Key areas for intervention should include improving school connectedness and preventing adolescent substance abuse, specifically for African-Americans.