Factors Associated with HIV Testing among African American Female Adolescents in Juvenile Detention Centers.
Factors Associated with HIV Testing among African American Female Adolescents in Juvenile Detention Centers.
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与少年拘留中心非裔美国女性青少年艾滋病毒检测相关的因素。
DOI：
10.1007/s10461-016-1310-4
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发表时间：
2016
影响因子：
4.4
通讯作者：
DiClemente,RalphJ
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作者：
Seth,Puja;Raiford,Jerris;DiClemente,RalphJ
研究背景被拘留的非裔美国女性青少年是一个未被充分研究的HIV感染风险群体，对与HIV检测相关的性和心理社会因素知之甚少。方法188名被拘留的非裔美国女性青少年完成了HIV检测、性风险行为和心理社会因素的评估。和较低的合作伙伴的可用性与更高的可能性，曾经被检测为HIV。DiscussionHIV检测是网关的重要服务，高风险的HIV阳性和HIV阴性的青少年。需要进行更多的研究，以消除障碍，并为方案变化提供信息，以增加青年人的检测。
BackgroundLittle is known about sexual and psychosocial factors associated with HIV testing among detained African American female adolescents—an understudied group at risk for HIV.Methods188 detained African American female adolescents completed assessments on HIV testing, sexual risk behaviors, and psychosocial factors.ResultsUnprotected vaginal sex, history of STI-positivity or pregnancy, higher STI knowledge, and lower partner availability were associated with a higher likelihood of ever being tested for HIV.DiscussionHIV testing is the gateway to important services for high-risk HIV-positive and HIV-negative adolescents. More research is needed to address barriers and to inform programmatic changes to increase testing among youth.