HIV/STI Prevention Among Heterosexually Active Black Adolescents With Mental Illnesses: Focus Group Findings for Intervention Development.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
; 29(1): 30-44, 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.
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01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Comportamento Sexual
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Negro ou Afro-Americano
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Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis
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Infecções por HIV
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Comportamento do Adolescente
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Heterossexualidade
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População Negra
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Transtornos Mentais
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Limite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Article