Trends in human immunodeficiency virus-related risk behaviors among high school students--United States, 1991-2005.
This paper examined changes in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related risk behaviors among high school students in the United States during 1991-2005. Data from 8 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys conducted during that period were analyzed. During 1991-2005, the percentage of US high school students engaging in HIV-related sexual risk behaviors significantly decreased.
Brener
Nancy
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Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. nad1@cdc.gov
Kann
Laura
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Lowry
Richard
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Wechsler
Howell
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Romero
Lisa
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D000293:Adolescent; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D007275:Injections, Intravenous; D008297:Male; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D014481:United States; D047568:Unsafe Sex / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*