Acquisition of sexually transmitted infections in adolescents attending an urban, general HMO teen clinic

J Adolesc Health. 2006 Aug;39(2):287-90. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.12.010.

Abstract

To determine association between acquisition of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) over a nine-month period among sexually experienced adolescents attending an urban, general HMO teen clinic and African American race, use of marijuana more than once or twice a week, and having had relationships with a sexual partner who is more than four years older.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities / statistics & numerical data*
  • Black or African American*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Female
  • Health Maintenance Organizations
  • Humans
  • Interpersonal Relations
  • Male
  • Marijuana Smoking
  • Regression Analysis
  • Risk Factors
  • Sexual Behavior*
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / transmission*
  • Urban Population