Homeless Adolescent Parents: HIV Risk, Family Structure and Individual Problem Behaviors
Description:
This study examined differences between homeless teenage fathers and mothers compared with nonparents. Overall, parents reported significantly more lifetime runaway episodes, more people growing up in their home, and reported higher lifetime HIV risk behaviors than did nonparents. Findings highlight the need for targeted prevention and intervention efforts for this subgroup of homeless youth. (Authors)
Type of Resource:
Journal
Date Issued:
2006
Journal Name:
Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume:
39
Issue:
5
Pages:
774-777
Source:
39(5)774-777