Comparison of AIDS knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours among incarcerated adolescents and a public school sample in San Francisco

Incarcerated youth are less aware of HIV risk-reduction behaviors and report markedly higher rates of HIV risk behaviors. They are at substantially increased risk of HIV infection relative to their school-based counterparts and should be a primary target of HIV prevention programs. (Abstract amended...

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Published inAmerican journal of public health (1971) Vol. 81; no. May 91; pp. 628 - 630
Main Authors DiClemente, R J, Horan, P F, Lanier, M M, Lodico, M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.05.1991
Subjects
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Comparison
Imprisoned young offenders
Knowledge
Public schools
San Francisco
Students
USA
Young offenders
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Summary:Incarcerated youth are less aware of HIV risk-reduction behaviors and report markedly higher rates of HIV risk behaviors. They are at substantially increased risk of HIV infection relative to their school-based counterparts and should be a primary target of HIV prevention programs. (Abstract amended)
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