Exploring the mediating mechanism between gender-based violence and biologically confirmed Chlamydia among detained adolescent girls.
The study examined several behavioral mechanisms that link gender-based violence (GBV) to STD among detained, sexually active adolescent girls. Girls (N = 198) were recruited from eight youth detention facilities. Measures were assessed using audiocomputer-assisted self-interviewing. DNA amplification was conducted to assess for chlamydia. Thirty-one percent had experienced GBV and 15% tested positive for chlamydia. GBV was related to chlamydia directly and indirectly through condom failures and through having sexual intercourse while high on drugs and/or alcohol. The study found that sexual risk reduction programs may benefit this population by addressing the role of GBV and its association with STD-associated behaviors.
Salazar
Laura F
LF
Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, USA.
Crosby
Richard A
RA
Diclemente
Ralph J
RJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology*; D015897:Comorbidity; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011329:Prisoners / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011330:Prisons; D012307:Risk Factors; D012737:Sex Factors; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016387:Women's Health; D055815:Young Adult