title: A study of HIV seroprevalence in a group of homeless youth in Hollywood, California.
abstract: The objective of this descriptive-exploratory study was to examine the HIV seroprevalence rate among a sample of homeless youth in Hollywood, California. A total of 96 respondents (age 14-24) were administered a questionnaire and had their blood drawn to test for the presence of HIV antibodies, during nightly street outreach activities conducted by Covenant House California. The HIV seroprevalence rate was 11.5% for the sample. Chi-square analysis showed strong correlation between HIV status and sexual risk behavior but not for HIV status and drug-related risk behavior.
authors.affiliation: California State University at Long Beach, Department of Social Work, USA.
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Pfeifer
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Oliver
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002140:California / Q000453:epidemiology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015528:HIV Seroprevalence; D018453:Homeless Youth / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires