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HIV/STI prevention among heterosexually active Black adolescents with mental illnesses: Focus group findings for intervention development
The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, v 29(1), pp 30-44
28 Sep 2017
PMID: 29037602
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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 7 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.
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- Title
- HIV/STI prevention among heterosexually active Black adolescents with mental illnesses: Focus group findings for intervention development
- Creators
- Bridgette M. Brawner - University of PennsylvaniaLoretta Sweet Jemmott - Drexel UniversityGina Wingood - Columbia UniversityJanaiya Reason - University of PennsylvaniaNiya Mack - University of Pennsylvania
- Publication Details
- The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, v 29(1), pp 30-44
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- College of Nursing and Health Professions
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000418645000006
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85031316326
- Other Identifier
- 991019330807904721
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- Web of Science research areas
- Nursing
- Public, Environmental & Occupational Health