Differences in the prevalence of risk behaviors between heterosexual and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) female adolescents in the juvenile justice system

Sean T. Allen; Monica S. Ruiz; Allison O’Rourke

doi:10.1080/10538720.2016.1158137

Differences in the prevalence of risk behaviors between heterosexual and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) female adolescents in the juvenile justice system

Sean T. Allen, Monica S. Ruiz, Allison O’Rourke

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Abstract: Little is known about the behavioral risk factors for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among female youths who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or questioning (LGBQ) and who are involved in the juvenile justice system. We examined the sexual and drug use risk profiles of heterosexual and LGBQ female adolescents in the justice system. Greater prevalence of alcohol and substance use was found among female LGBQ adolescents compared to their female heterosexual counterparts. Conversely, female LGBQ youths reported more consistent condom use for both vaginal and anal sex compared to heterosexual females. These data may be useful in tailoring interventions for justice-involved LGBQ youths.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	171-175
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
Volume	28
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2016.1158137
State	Published - Apr 2 2016
Externally published	Yes

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LGBQ
justice system
risk behaviors

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Gender Studies
Sociology and Political Science

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Differences in the prevalence of risk behaviors between heterosexual and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) female adolescents in the juvenile justice system. / Allen, Sean T.; Ruiz, Monica S.; O’Rourke, Allison.
In: Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, Vol. 28, No. 2, 02.04.2016, p. 171-175.

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Differences in the prevalence of risk behaviors between heterosexual and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and questioning (LGBQ) female adolescents in the juvenile justice system

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