Citation

Auslander WF, Slonim-Nevo V, Elze D, Sherraden M. Child Welf. 1998; 77(2): 208-221.

Affiliation

George Warren Brown School of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, MO, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Child Welfare League of America)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

9513999

Abstract

The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection among adolescents is increasing. Youths who were abused and neglected and in out-of-home care are among those at highest risk of acquiring HIV. The concurrence of sexual activity and school failures contributes to their high-risk status. Research suggests that changing behaviors of troubled youths requires programs that not only include HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and skills, but also incentives and skills for educational planning that will expand the future life options of these youths.

Language: en