Influences on HIV/AIDS-preventive and risk behaviors among incarcerated adolescents
Abstract
This study explored HIV/AIDS-related behaviors among incarcerated adolescents in the midwestern United States. Subjects reported accurate HIV/AIDS knowledge, frequent participation in HIV/AIDS-risk behaviors, and infrequent use of condoms. Ethnic minorities reported more sexual activity and condom use as compared to White-Americans. White-Americans reported more drug/alcohol use as compared to ethnic minorities. Males reported more sexual activity and condom use as compared to females. Females reported more drug/alcohol use before sex and STDs as compared to males. The association between Harper's adolescent AIDS-preventive behavior model and condom use was assessed. HIV/AIDS knowledge and condom barrier beliefs were positively related to consistent condom use, whereas drug/alcohol use was negatively related. Self efficacy was an additional associated factor for females. Implications for the development of HIV/AIDS prevention programs for incarcerated adolescents and future research directions are discussed.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Ottinger, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Psychotherapy|Social psychology|Public health
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