Perceptions about Risk for HIV/AIDS among Adolescents in Juvenile Detention
Anderson NLR, Nyamathi A, McAvoy JA, Casey C (2001)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2001
Journal
Original Authors: Nancy Lois Ruth Anderson, Adeline Nyamathi, Julie A. McAvoy, Francisco Conde, Conerly Casey
Book Volume: 23
Pages Range: 336-359
Issue: 4
DOI: 10.1177/019394590102300403
Abstract
Although progress has been made toward reducing risk-taking behavior among teens, adolescents confined in juvenile detention facilities and youths living in inner cities remain vulnerable. Reaching these populations with appropriate risk-reduction strategies continues to challenge health providers and educators. Crucial first steps in the design of relevant programs involve discovering how at-risk teens perceive risk and which risks and dangers within their communities occupy their attention. Participants in this study did not identify HIV/AIDS as a primary concern; instead, they described the dangers and risks they encountered in their home neighborhoods. Based on these findings, this discussion addresses the implications for the development of health education programs to empower teens for responsible behavior after release from detention.
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Bayero University
Nigeria (NG)
California State University, Los Angeles
United States (USA) (US)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
United States (USA) (US)
Nigeria (NG)
California State University, Los Angeles
United States (USA) (US)
Childrens Hospital Los Angeles
United States (USA) (US)
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APA:
Anderson, N.L.R., Nyamathi, A., McAvoy, J.A., & Casey, C. (2001). Perceptions about Risk for HIV/AIDS among Adolescents in Juvenile Detention. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 23, 336-359. https://dx.doi.org/10.1177/019394590102300403
MLA:
Anderson, Nancy Lois Ruth, et al. "Perceptions about Risk for HIV/AIDS among Adolescents in Juvenile Detention." Western Journal of Nursing Research 23 (2001): 336-359.
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