Structural model analysis of HIV risk behaviors among sexually active minority adolescents. J Natl Med Assoc 2008 Aug;100(8):914-24
Date
08/23/2008Pubmed ID
18717142DOI
10.1016/s0027-9684(15)31405-xScopus ID
2-s2.0-50049103693 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 4 CitationsAbstract
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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate an HIV risk profile in sexually active black and Hispanic adolescents using a structural equation model (SEM).
METHOD: Grantees from 15 states and Washington, DC, were selected to participate in the study. Black and Hispanic adolescents (N = 2,371) who completed the baseline instrument were required to have experienced vaginal, oral or anal sex in order to be included in this study. Total minority youths who self-reported as black but not Hispanic were n = 1,455 and for Hispanic n = 916.
RESULTS: The hypothesized model fit moderately well (CFI = 0.940, TLI = 0.928, RMSEA = 0.039). The key significant direct effect was found (P < 0.05) for higher alcohol, tobacco and other drug use related to nonuse of condoms, more sex partners and use of substances before sex.
CONCLUSION: Current findings underscore the need to incorporate culturally sensitive strategies in developing programs for minority youth. However, given that minority group members often report greater experiences of discrimination than whites, future research in this area should also include an examination of the role of other stressors such as racial disparities and their potential cumulative impact on minority youth and their risks for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and HIV.
Author List
Bellamy ND, Wang MQ, Matthew RF, Leitao MP, Agee RA, Yan AFMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdolescent Health Services
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demography
Educational Status
Female
HIV Infections
Humans
Male
Minority Groups
Models, Theoretical
Risk Factors
Risk-Taking
Sexual Behavior
Substance-Related Disorders
United States