Gender Differences in Sexual Risk and Sexually Transmitted Infections Correlate With Gender Differences in Social Networks Among San Francisco Homeless Youth

Abstract Purpose To explore whether gender differences in sexual risk and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among homeless youth may be explained in part by gender differences in their social networks. Methods Our sample includes 258 youth (64% male) recruited in San Francisco from street venue...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of adolescent health 2013-10, Vol.53 (4), p.486-491
Hauptverfasser:	Valente, Annie M., M.D, Auerswald, Colette L., M.D., M.S
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adolescent Behavior Biological and medical sciences Epidemiology. Vaccinations Female Gender Gender differences General aspects Homeless young people Homeless youth Homeless Youth - psychology Homeless Youth - statistics & numerical data Humans Infectious diseases Intravenous drug addicts Male Medical sciences Pediatrics Prevalence Risk Factors Risk-Taking San Francisco Sex Factors Sexual Behavior - psychology Sexual Behavior - statistics & numerical data Sexually transmitted diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases - epidemiology Sexually Transmitted Diseases - psychology Social capital Social networks Social Support STIs Young Adult Young women
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