Understanding motivations for sex among detained youth: Implications for HIV prevention programs

Dexter R. Voisin; Laura F. Salazar; Richard A. Crosby; Ralph J. DiClemente

doi:10.1300/J187v06n03_03

Understanding motivations for sex among detained youth: Implications for HIV prevention programs

Dexter R. Voisin, Laura F. Salazar, Richard A. Crosby, Ralph J. DiClemente

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Abstract

This investigation examined reasons for having sex among a sample of 369 African-American and White adolescent detainees, aged 14-18. Using A-CASI technology, sociodemographic variables and motivations for having sex were assessed among this population. Findings indicated that adolescents hold underlying motivations for having sex and that these differ to some degree by gender, SES, but less by race. For programs to be optimally effective, program goals should address gender and SES differentials for having sex.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	29-41
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services
Volume	6
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1300/J187v06n03_03
State	Published - 2007

Keywords

Detainees
HIV interventions
Motivations for sex
Youth

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Health(social science)
Infectious Diseases

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