Factors Associated with HIV Testing among African American Female Adolescents in Juvenile Detention Centers

Puja Seth; Jerris Raiford; Ralph J. DiClemente

doi:10.1007/s10461-016-1310-4

Factors Associated with HIV Testing among African American Female Adolescents in Juvenile Detention Centers

Puja Seth, Jerris Raiford, Ralph J. DiClemente

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Background: Little is known about sexual and psychosocial factors associated with HIV testing among detained African American female adolescents—an understudied group at risk for HIV. Methods: 188 detained African American female adolescents completed assessments on HIV testing, sexual risk behaviors, and psychosocial factors. Results: Unprotected 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. Discussion: HIV 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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2010-2013
Number of pages	4
Journal	AIDS and Behavior
Volume	20
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-016-1310-4
State	Published - Sep 1 2016

Keywords

Incarcerated
Risky sexual behavior
STIs
Testing
Youth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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