ArticleJournal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology2015
Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Adolescents Entering Child Protective Services.
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- Epidemiological profile of acquired syphilis in children and adolescents in Brazil: a nationwide observational study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Sexual Health among Youth in Residential Care in Spain: Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviors.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Factors Affecting Condom-Use Behaviors Among Female Emerging Adults in South Korea.Psychology research and behavior management · 2022Article
- An integrative review of studies of condom use among Korean college students.Child health nursing research · 2021Article
- Syphilis at age 15 years.Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center) · 2018Article
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Abstract
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objectivePersons aged 15-24 years have the highest rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Adolescents in protective services custody may be at even greater risk of acquiring STIs, but little is known about the prevalence of STIs among this population. We therefore set out to assess the prevalence of STIs among adolescents seen in the Harris County Child Protective Services Clinic.
designA retrospective chart review from January 2009 to December 2011 was conducted. SETTING AND
participantsPatients aged 12-18 years seen for their intake physical examination at the Harris County Child Protective Services Clinic in Houston, Texas.
main outcome measuresMain outcome measures included the number of positive tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and HIV. Secondary measures included sexual history, use of condoms and contraception, and reports of drug and alcohol use.
resultsAmong 437 patients, 60% were female, their mean age was 15 years, and nearly half were African American. There were 27 cases of chlamydia, 12 of gonorrhea, 3 of syphilis, and none of HIV. Three of the teenagers who reported never having sex were positive for an STI. Being female, being older than 15 years, and having had sexual intercourse at least once were significant risk factors.
conclusionThe prevalence of STIs in adolescents entering foster care was comparable to national averages. Recommending routine screening of all adolescents in this population is important to ensure better detection and treatment.
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