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. 1997 May;20(5):339-42.
doi: 10.1016/S1054-139X(97)00038-4.

A study of HIV seroprevalence in a group of homeless youth in Hollywood, California

R W Pfeifer  1 , J Oliver
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A study of HIV seroprevalence in a group of homeless youth in Hollywood, California

R W Pfeifer et al. J Adolesc Health. 1997 May.

Abstract

The objective of this descriptive-exploratory study was to examine the HIV seroprevalence rate among a sample of homeless youth in Hollywood, California. A total of 96 respondents (age 14-24) were administered a questionnaire and had their blood drawn to test for the presence of HIV antibodies, during nightly street outreach activities conducted by Covenant House California. The HIV seroprevalence rate was 11.5% for the sample. Chi-square analysis showed strong correlation between HIV status and sexual risk behavior but not for HIV status and drug-related risk behavior.

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