Puja Seth1,2, Jerris Raiford3, Ralph J DiClemente4,5. 1. Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. pseth@cdc.gov. 2. Program Evaluation Branch, Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE; MS E-59, Atlanta, GA, 30329, USA. pseth@cdc.gov. 3. Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA, USA. 4. Department of Behavioral Sciences & Health Education, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA. 5. Center for AIDS Research, Prevention Science Core, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Little is known about sexual and psychosocial factors associated with HIV testing among detained African American female adolescents-an understudied group at risk for HIV. METHODS: 188 detained African American female adolescents completed assessments on HIV testing, sexual risk behaviors, and psychosocial factors. RESULTS: Unprotected vaginal sex, history of STI-positivity or pregnancy, higher STI knowledge, and lower partner availability were associated with a higher likelihood of ever being tested for HIV. DISCUSSION: HIV testing is the gateway to important services for high-risk HIV-positive and HIV-negative adolescents. More research is needed to address barriers and to inform programmatic changes to increase testing among youth.
BACKGROUND: Little is known about sexual and psychosocial factors associated with HIV testing among detained African American female adolescents-an understudied group at risk for HIV. METHODS: 188 detained African American female adolescents completed assessments on HIV testing, sexual risk behaviors, and psychosocial factors. RESULTS: Unprotected vaginal sex, history of STI-positivity or pregnancy, higher STI knowledge, and lower partner availability were associated with a higher likelihood of ever being tested for HIV. DISCUSSION: HIV testing is the gateway to important services for high-risk HIV-positive and HIV-negative adolescents. More research is needed to address barriers and to inform programmatic changes to increase testing among youth.
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Keywords:
Incarcerated; Risky sexual behavior; STIs; Testing; Youth
Authors: Priscila Lutete; David W Matthews; Nasim S Sabounchi; Mark Q Paige; David W Lounsbury; Noah Rodriguez; Natalie Echevarria; DaShawn Usher; Julian J Walker; Alexis Dickerson; Joseph Hillesheim; Victoria Frye Journal: Am J Public Health Date: 2022-06 Impact factor: 11.561