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. 2006 Jul 24;2(3):85-100.
doi: 10.1300/J374v02n03_08.

HIV-RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG PSYCHIATRICALLY HOSPITALIZED ADOLESCENTS WITH AND WITHOUT COMORBID SUD

Ana M Abrantes  1 , David R Strong, Susan E Ramsey, Alessandra N Kazura, Richard A Brown
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HIV-RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG PSYCHIATRICALLY HOSPITALIZED ADOLESCENTS WITH AND WITHOUT COMORBID SUD

Ana M Abrantes et al. J Dual Diagn. .

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine HIV-risk behaviors among a sample of psychiatric inpatient adolescents with and without comorbid SUD. METHOD: 239 adolescents (60.7% female; mean age=15.3) were interviewed while hospitalized in a psychiatric inpatient treatment facility. Adolescents with and without substance use disorder (SUD) were compared on a number of HIV-risk behaviors and the association between HIV-risk behaviors and other types of mental health problems were examined. RESULTS: Compared to those without SUD, adolescents with SUD, after controlling for age, gender, and other psychiatric disorders, were at an increased risk for being currently sexually active (AOR=2.01, CI=1.00-4.04, p<.05) and for having used alcohol or drugs prior to last sexual intercourse (AOR=5.48, CI=1.91-15.72, p<.01). HIV-risk behaviors were more evident among adolescents with externalizing disorders and those with higher levels of self-reported distress. CONCULSION: Adolescents in psychiatric settings, especially those with substance use disorders and/or externalizing problems, are an important population for whom prevention efforts are needed to reduce the risk of HIV infection.

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