Predictors of condom use in a multisite study of high-risk youth living with HIV.
Young people between the ages of 13 to 24 are at persistent risk for HIV infection in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2006). Young adulthood is a period characterized by experimentation, including engagement in risky behaviors (e.g., substance use and sexual behavior) (Moore & Parsons, 2000). Most young adults are sexually active, with the highest rates of sexual activity reported among youth of color (Park, Mulye, Adams, Brindis, & Irwin, 2006). The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), especially chlamydia and gonorrhea, peak in young adulthood and are highest among youth of color (CDC, 2003).
Outlaw
Angulique Y
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Wayne State University, USA. aoutlaw@med.wayne.edu
Naar-King
Sylvie
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Janisse
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Parsons
Jeffrey T
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D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D021841:Safe Sex / Q000523:psychology*; D020377:Self Efficacy; D012718:Set, Psychology; D014505:Urban Population; D055815:Young Adult