HIV Prevention for Youths in Independent Living Programs: Expanding Life Options

The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among adolescents is increasing. Youths who were abused and neglected and in out-of-home care are among those at highest risk of acquiring HIV. The concurrence of sexual activity and school failures contributes to their high-risk status....

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Published in:Child welfare 1998-03, Vol.77 (2), p.208-221
Main Authors: Auslander, Wendy F., Slonim-Nevo, Vered, Elze, Diane, Sherraden, Michael
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Adolescent
Adolescents
AIDS/HIV
Aspiration
Behavior Change
Behavior Modification
Change Strategies
Child
Child Abuse
Child Neglect
Child Welfare
Child Welfare Services
Cognitive Restructuring
Educational Opportunities
Health Education - organization & administration
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
High Risk Students
HIV AND ADOLESCENTS
HIV Infections - prevention & control
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Independent Living
Independent Living Centers
Life Goals
Out of Home Care
Prevention
Preventive programmes
Risk
Risk Factors
Risk Taking Behavior
Risk-Taking
Sex Education
Sexual Behavior
Sexuality
Treatment
USA
Young people
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Summary:The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among adolescents is increasing. Youths who were abused and neglected and in out-of-home care are among those at highest risk of acquiring HIV. The concurrence of sexual activity and school failures contributes to their high-risk status. Research suggests that changing behaviors of troubled youths requires programs that not only include HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and skills, but also incentives and skills for educational planning that will expand the future life options of these youths.
ISSN:0009-4021