HIV prevention for youths in independent living programs: expanding life options.
The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among adolescents is increasing. Youths who were abused and neglected and in out-of-home care are among those at highest risk of acquiring HIV. The concurrence of sexual activity and school failures contributes to their high-risk status. Research suggests that changing behaviors of troubled youths requires programs that not only include HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and skills, but also incentives and skills for educational planning that will expand the future life options of these youths.
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George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse; D002669:Child Welfare; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006266:Health Education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012736:Sex Education; D012725:Sexual Behavior