Multiple psychosocial health problems and sexual risk among African American females in juvenile detention: A cross-sectional study

Amy M. Fasula, Simone C. Gray, Rhyan N. Vereen, Monique Carry, Jessica M. Sales, Neetu Abad, Jennifer L. Brown, Andrea Swartzendruber and Deborah J. Gelaude

Children and Youth Services Review, 2018, vol. 88, issue C, 74-80

Abstract: African American girls in juvenile detention are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and other psychosocial health problems, yet few studies have examined associations between experiencing multiple psychosocial health problems and sexual risk behaviors and STD diagnosis.

Keywords: Substance-related disorders; Mental health; Child abuse; Sexual abuse; Sexual behavior; Sexually transmitted diseases (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.childyouth.2018.02.041

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