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Detecting, preventing, and treating sexually transmitted diseases among adolescent arrestees: An unmet public health need

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  • Belenko, S.
  • Dembo, R.
  • Rollie, M.
  • Childs, K.
  • Salvatore, C.

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Studies of detained and incarcerated adolescent offenders in the United States indicate that these juveniles have an elevated risk of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). However, many more arrestees enter the "front end" of the juvenile justice system than are detained or incarcerated, and research into the STD risk profiles and service needs of this larger group is lacking. An expansion of STD testing (including of asymptomatic youths), prevention, and treatment is needed, as is improved knowledge about gender- and race-specific services. A pilot program in Florida has shown that juvenile justice and public health systems can collaborate to implement STD testing among new arrestees. With integrated linkages to treatment and prevention after release, this model could greatly reduce the STD burden in this underserved, high-risk population.

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  • Belenko, S. & Dembo, R. & Rollie, M. & Childs, K. & Salvatore, C., 2009. "Detecting, preventing, and treating sexually transmitted diseases among adolescent arrestees: An unmet public health need," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 99(6), pages 1032-1041.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2007.122937_2
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.122937
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    1. Alicia Meckstroth & Megan Barry & Betsy Keating & Ellen Kisker & Kristine Andrews, "undated". "Addressing Teen Pregnancy Risks for Youth Living in Out-of-Home Care: Implementing POWER Through Choices 2010," Mathematica Policy Research Reports 6d5f0382e9094f30859d7e71a, Mathematica Policy Research.
    2. Olga Fernández-García & María Dolores Gil-Llario & Rafael Ballester-Arnal, 2022. "Sexual Health among Youth in Residential Care in Spain: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-14, October.

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