Prevalence and correlates of survival sex among runaway and homeless youth

J.M. Greene, S.T. Ennett and C.L. Ringwalt

American Journal of Public Health, 1999, vol. 89, issue 9, 1406-1409

Abstract: Objectives. This study examined the prevalence and correlates of survival sex among runaway and homeless youths. Methods. A nationally representative sample of shelter youths and a multicity sample of street youths were interviewed. Results. Approximately 28% of street youths and 10% of shelter youths reported having participated in survival sex, which was associated with age, days away from home, victimization, criminal behaviors, substance use, suicide attempts, sexually transmitted disease, and pregnancy. Conclusions. Intensive and ongoing services are needed to provide resources and residential assistance to enable runaway and homeless youths to avoid survival sex, which is associated with many problem behaviors.

Date: 1999
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