Individual- and family-level psychosocial correlates of HIV risk behavior among youth in rural Kenya.

Journal: AIDS and behavior

Volume: 15

Issue: 6

Year of Publication: 2011

Affiliated Institutions:  Duke Global Health Institute, Duke University, Trent Drive, Room , Trent Hall, Durham, NC , USA. eve.puffer@duke.edu

Abstract summary 

Associations between individual- and family-level psychosocial factors and sexual behavior were examined among 325 adolescents ages 10-18 in rural Kenya. History of sexual activity was reported by 51% of males and 30% of females. Among those reporting sex within the past year, 64% of males and 32% of females had multiple partners; 85% of males and 54% of females reported not using a condom at last sex. Multivariate logistic regression modeling demonstrated sexually active adolescents were significantly more likely to be older, male, more accepting of risky behavior, and have greater perceived HIV risk, caregiver social support, social support related to HIV, and emotional problems. Youths reporting high-risk behavior (unprotected sex or multiple partners) were significantly more likely to be younger, male, and have lower sex-related self-efficacy, lower caregiver monitoring, and more externalizing problems. Future studies should evaluate HIV prevention interventions targeting improvements in mental health and family relationships.

Authors & Co-authors:  Puffer Meade Drabkin Broverman Ogwang-Odhiambo Sikkema

Study Outcome 

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Citations :  UNAIDS Report on the global HIV/AIDS epidemic 2008. 2008.
Authors :  6
Identifiers
Doi : 10.1007/s10461-010-9823-8
SSN : 1573-3254
Study Population
Males,Females
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Kenya
Publication Country
United States