title: A pilot program to address healthy sexual behaviors among girls in juvenile detention.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This pilot study was designed to determine the effectiveness of an intervention on sexual behavior among girls in juvenile detention.
  
  
  METHODS
  The pre/posttest model assessed for changes in knowledge, attitudes, and reported behaviors. This program merged three curricula to create the unique Young Women Get Real Program with nursing student program facilitators.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Despite high levels of satisfaction with the program, the data related to the final sample (n = 35) failed to reveal significant changes in measured variables.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The results may inform nurses as they pursue interventions to promote responsible sexual behavior in selected populations.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, USA. jherrman@udel.edu
authors.forename: Judith W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Herrman
authors.forename: Julie K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Waterhouse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007604:Juvenile Delinquency; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012932:Social Facilitation; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology; D016387:Women's Health