Abstract Heterosexual African American youth face substantial disparities in sexual health
consequences such as HIV and STI. Based on the social ecological framework, the current …

This study presents the results of a meta-analysis of the association between substance use
and risky sexual behavior among adolescents. 87 studies fit the inclusion criteria, containing …

Brief interventions aimed at reducing alcohol use among youth may interrupt a possible
developmental progression to more serious substance use if they can also affect the use of …

Abstract Background and Aims Youth alcohol consumption has declined significantly during
the past 15 years in many high‐income countries, which may have significant public health …

Background People involved in the justice system are at 2.5 times the risk of HIV infection
compared to the general population, which is further complicated by substance abuse. The …

Purpose To identify contributors to racial/ethnic differences in completion of alcohol and
marijuana treatment among adolescents at publicly funded providers. Methods The 2007 …

Racial discrimination is associated with alcohol use and risky sex cognitions and behaviors,
which are risk factors for negative health outcomes, including human immunodeficiency …

Urban populations disproportionately experience poor sexual outcomes, including high
rates of teenage pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections. However, the contribution of …

ABSTRACT Objectives: The Sexual Risk Survey (SRS) is a measure of sexual risk behavior
designed to comprehensively assess sexual risk taking among college students and has …

Background Due to the increase incidents of premarital sex and the lack of reproductive
health services, college students are at high risk of HIV/AIDS infections in China. This study …