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Examining the relationship between psychotropic medication use and testing positive for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea among detained adolescents

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  • Voisin, Dexter R.
  • Harris, Torrie T.
  • Crosby, Richard A.
  • Salazar, Laura F.
  • DiClemente, Ralph J.

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Objective We examined whether psychotropic medication (PTM) use was related to testing positive for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea among detained adolescents.Methods A convenience sample of 550 detained adolescents ages 14-18Â years were recruited from eight youth detention centers in Georgia. Using A-CASI technology, data was collected on demographic factors, use of PTM, and sexual risk behaviors. Chlamydia and Gonorrhea diagnoses were assessed by laboratory testing.Results Thirteen percent (13.1%) of adolescents not using PTMs tested positive for STIs compared to only 4.9% of those reporting PTM use. PTM users had a 62% smaller odds ratio for testing positive for Chlamydia or Gonorrhea.Conclusion Findings suggest that use of psychotropic medication, if deemed useful by detained youth, may be a protective factor against engaging in behaviors which may culminate in contracting some STDs. The practice implications are discussed within the context of these findings.

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  • Voisin, Dexter R. & Harris, Torrie T. & Crosby, Richard A. & Salazar, Laura F. & DiClemente, Ralph J., 2011. "Examining the relationship between psychotropic medication use and testing positive for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea among detained adolescents," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 33(9), pages 1527-1530, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:cysrev:v:33:y:2011:i:9:p:1527-1530
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    1. Voisin, Dexter R. & Hong, Jun Sung & King, Kelly, 2012. "Ecological factors associated with sexual risk behaviors among detained adolescents: A systematic review," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 34(10), pages 1983-1991.

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