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HIV/STI Prevention Among Heterosexually Active Black Adolescents With Mental Illnesses: Focus Group Findings for Intervention Development.
- Source :
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The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC [J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care] 2018 Jan - Feb; Vol. 29 (1), pp. 30-44. Date of Electronic Publication: 2017 Sep 28. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- Heterosexually active Black adolescents with mental illnesses are at increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV. However, few HIV/STI prevention interventions exist for this demographic. We held seven focus groups (N = 33) to elucidate social, cultural, and psychological factors that influence HIV/STI risk-related sexual behaviors in this understudied population. Seven themes emerged: (a) Blackness and media portrayals, (b) Blackness as a source of cultural resilience and pride, (c) psychosocial determinants of condom use, (d) consequences of engaging in sexual activity, (e) attitudes and beliefs toward sexual behaviors, (f) benefits of sexual activity, and (g) coping mechanisms. Participants also supported the feasibility of and interest in HIV/STI prevention programs integrated with mental health treatment. Transportation, potential breaches of confidentiality, and time were noted barriers to participation. Psychoeducational, skills-based programs are needed to address the sequelae of mental illnesses as they relate to the sexual decision-making process in adolescents.<br /> (Copyright © 2017 Association of Nurses in AIDS Care. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Female
Focus Groups
HIV Infections psychology
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Mental Disorders ethnology
Mental Disorders psychology
Qualitative Research
Sexual Behavior psychology
Sexual Behavior statistics & numerical data
Sexually Transmitted Diseases psychology
Adolescent Behavior ethnology
Black or African American psychology
Black People psychology
HIV Infections prevention & control
Heterosexuality ethnology
Heterosexuality psychology
Mental Disorders diagnosis
Sexual Behavior ethnology
Sexually Transmitted Diseases prevention & control
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1552-6917
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 29037602
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jana.2017.09.008