Health risk factors among detained adolescent females

Crosby, Richard A.; Salazar, Laura F.; DiClemente, Ralph J.; Yarber, William L.; Caliendo, Angela M.; Staples-Horne, Michelle

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2004.07.017

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“…living with a stepfamily) was associated with increased risk of infection [26 ]. And another study found weak associations between chlamydial infection and exchanging sex for money or a history of witnessing violence [38].…”

Section: Chlamydiamentioning

confidence: 98%

Sexually transmitted diseases in incarcerated adolescents

Joesoef

Kahn

Weinstock

2006

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

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The high prevalence of chlamydia in incarcerated adolescents and gonorrhea in incarcerated adolescent women suggests that screening of these populations should be a priority. The reasons for the higher prevalence of chlamydia and gonorrhea in young adults aged 18-19 years incarcerated in selected adult corrections facilities compared with those incarcerated in juvenile facilities should be investigated. Hepatitis B virus vaccination in juvenile correction facilities is recommended to prevent and control the transmission of this disease.

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Section: Chlamydiamentioning

confidence: 98%

Sexually transmitted diseases in incarcerated adolescents

Joesoef

Kahn

Weinstock

2006

Current Opinion in Infectious Diseases

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“…This stands in contrast to national norms, which indicate that 46% of high school females have ever had sexual intercourse, and only 3% of high school females have had sexual intercourse before age 13 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2010). Detained girls also have high rates of STI contraction as evaluated during a physical exam, with 20% testing positive in one study (Crosby et al, 2004) and 42% testing positive in a second study (Odgers, Robins, & Russell, 2010). By comparison, 24% of females age 14–19 in a nationally representative sample had any of five STIs (Forhan et al, 2009).…”

Section: Sexual Risk Behavior In Juvenile Justice Girlsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This is not surprising, given that more than half of detained girls reported having had 3 or more sex partners and 10% reported having traded sex for money during adolescence (Odgers et al, 2010). Another study of detained girls age 14 to 18 years old indicated that the average number of lifetime sex partners was 8.8 (Crosby et al, 2004), increasing the risk for STI contraction beyond that of nondetained populations of girls. Conversely, only 11% of high school females reported having had sexual intercourse with 4 or more persons (CDC, 2010).…”

Section: Sexual Risk Behavior In Juvenile Justice Girlsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual Risk Behavior and STI Contraction Among Young Women With Prior Juvenile Justice Involvement

Leve

Ryzin

Chamberlain

2015

Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services

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Girls in the juvenile justice system are at increased risk for contracting HIV/AIDS. Sexual risk behavior was examined in 166 females with juvenile justice involvement who were followed from adolescence to young adulthood. Results indicated that childhood sexual abuse increased the incidence of unsafe sex during young adulthood, which was subsequently associated with contraction of a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Further, girls’ comfort in talking with their partners about safer sex practices during adolescence moderated the association between childhood sexual abuse and unsafe sex, such that girls who had been sexually abused and were uncomfortable talking to their partners about safer sex during adolescence had an 8.5-fold increase in unsafe sex in young adulthood. The identification of behaviors amenable to intervention in the prevention of HIV/AIDS risk in this high-risk population is discussed.

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“…More recent studies have confirmed similar high rates of sexual activity. 9,14,15 Youth in the juvenile corrections system reported more HIV/STD risk behaviors and engaged in these behaviors at younger ages. 10 Some of these risk behaviors among juveniles were related to highly prevalent psychiatric disorders including depression, suicidal tendency, and anxiety, which predict risk behaviors such as inconsistent condom use and intravenous drug use.…”

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Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Short-Term Correctional Institutions

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Miller²,

Trigg³

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Young persons entering US jails and youth detention facilities have high rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention added STD screening guidelines specific to correctional settings to the 2010 STD Treatment Guidelines. This article summarizes published evidence from 1990 to 2009 used to develop the recommendations. The literature supports routine screening of adolescents and young women (aged ≤35 years, or on the basis of local institutional prevalence data) for chlamydia and gonorrhea because of high prevalence and the subsequent risk of adverse reproductive outcomes. Chlamydia positivity among young women (aged <20 years) in juvenile detention facilities and adult facilities is more than 14%. Men in correctional settings are also at high risk for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Among boys in juvenile detention facilities, chlamydia positivity is estimated at 6.6%; among young men in adult facilities, positivity is 16.6%. Screening men (to reduce sequelae among women) should be considered based on local epidemiology and resource availability. Syphilis screening is not strongly supported in published literature because of low prevalence and is not routinely recommended; however, some screening may be warranted based on local prevalence. Although there is a great diversity in the organization of correctional facilities, implementation of screening recommendations is possible owing to improvements in test technology (urine specimens) and through integration of a standard screening protocol. Based on the high burden of disease and substantial opportunities to reach a high-risk population, correctional facilities are important venues to target efforts to control STDs.

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Health risk factors among detained adolescent females

Cited by 48 publications

References 19 publications

Sexually transmitted diseases in incarcerated adolescents

Sexually transmitted diseases in incarcerated adolescents

Sexual Risk Behavior and STI Contraction Among Young Women With Prior Juvenile Justice Involvement

Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Short-Term Correctional Institutions

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