Risky sexual behavior among substance-abusing adolescents: psychosocial and contextual factors.
Of 120 substance-abusing adolescents and young adults undergoing treatment, the majority reported engaging in several types of risky sexual behavior, both with and without concurrent substance use. Data analysis revealed that AIDS knowledge, decision-making style, drinking motives, and perceived vulnerability to HIV were significant predictors of such behavior. Findings are discussed with a view to enhancing prevention efforts among high-risk adolescents.
Langer
L M
LM
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, College of Arts and Sciences, Florida International University, Miami, USA. LANGERL@FIU.EDU
Tubman
J G
JG
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs; D012114:Residential Treatment; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation
D013287:Illicit Drugs; D011619:Psychotropic Drugs