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Risk for HIV Infection among Adolescents in the Border City of Tijuana, Mexico

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العنوان: Risk for HIV Infection among Adolescents in the Border City of Tijuana, Mexico
اللغة: English
المؤلفون: Martinez-Donate, Ana P., Blumberg, Elaine J., Hovell, Melbourne F., Sipan, Carol L., Zellner, Jennifer A., Hughes, Suzanne
المصدر: Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences. 2004 26(4):407-425.
الإتاحة: SAGE Publications, 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243 (Toll Free); Fax: 800-583-2665 (Toll Free).
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
تاريخ النشر: 2004
نوع الوثيقة: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Secondary Education
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Prevention, Age Differences, Adolescents, Pregnancy, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Communicable Diseases, Risk, High School Students, Gender Differences
مصطلحات جغرافية: Mexico
DOI: 10.1177/0739986304269167
تدمد: 0739-9863
مستخلص: Previous studies have suggested high rates of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections in theU.S.-Mexico border region. However, no information is available on the risk for HIV infection among Mexican adolescents living in this geographic area. This study examines the prevalence of HIV risk practices and psychosocial correlates among 370 high school students in the border city of Tijuana, Mexico, by gender and age group. The results indicate substantial risk for HIV infection among Tijuana youth due to unprotected sexual practices, lifetime rates of pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections, and needle-sharing practices, mostly related to tattooing and body piercing. These findings suggest the need for HIV prevention programs for Tijuana adolescents. These programs must be culturally sensitive and tailored to meet the needs of the different age and gender groups in this region.
Abstractor: Author
Entry Date: 2006
رقم الأكسشن: EJ727132
قاعدة البيانات: ERIC
الوصف
تدمد:0739-9863
DOI:10.1177/0739986304269167