A Pilot Program to Address Healthy Sexual Behaviors Among Girls in Juvenile Detention

Herrman, Judith W.; Waterhouse, Julie K.

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“…Adolescent women in juvenile detention may demonstrate high‐risk sexual behaviours and consequences including early initial sexual activity, high numbers of sexual partners, higher rates of anal intercourse, more frequent participant in sexual activity, higher reports of pregnancy, less use of contraception, higher rates of elective abortions, more experience with sex work, high rates of IPV and increased rates of sexually transmitted diseases (Kelly et al . , Herrman & Waterhouse ). Svoboda et al .…”

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“…Given the complexity of the lives of adolescent women in out‐of‐home care, interventions to prevent adolescent pregnancy through programming specific to their needs are warranted. Herrman and Waterhouse () described a sexual health programme designed for the unique needs of adolescent women in juvenile detention and used a curriculum specifically for adolescents in out‐of‐home care. The Young Women Get Real Program was designed to enhance positive sexual behaviours, knowledge about sexuality and realistic attitudes towards adolescent parenting.…”

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“…(in review). Researchers suggest that female juvenile offenders have unique physical and mental health needs relating to pregnancy, parenting and sexual activity and that the number of adolescent mothers within detention settings is unknown (Herrman & Waterhouse ). An additional study discovered that girls in the juvenile justice system report higher rates of IPV than their nonincarcerated counterparts (Kelly et al .…”

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Intimate partner violence and pregnant and parenting adolescents in out‐of‐home care: reflections on a data set and implications for intervention

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Finigan-Carr

Haigh

2016

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In this population, fear of intimate partner violence was prevalent among adolescent mothers, adding to the complexity of an already difficult family situation. Due to the small sample size and the potential correlation between intimate partner violence and adolescent motherhood, future longitudinal studies with larger samples of adolescents residing in out-of-home care are needed to better understand how this relationship impacts adolescent mothers, their children and families.

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Intimate partner violence and pregnant and parenting adolescents in out‐of‐home care: reflections on a data set and implications for intervention

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2016

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“…The TTPS was previously administered to 695 high school students (Herrman & Waterhouse, ) and has also been used to measure the impact of an infant simulator on adolescent perceptions of the realities of teen parenting (Herrman, Waterhouse, & Chiquoine, ) and a sexual decision making curriculum designed for the unique needs of girls in juvenile justice (Herrman & Waterhouse, 2012).…”

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Using the Thoughts on Teen Parenting Survey to determine the impact of Wise Guys

Herrman

Moore

Sims

2012

Specialist Pediatric Nursing

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“…Vulnerable young African American women without a history of incarceration share similar characteristics with young African American women with a juvenile detention history, such as limited educational achievement, low socioeconomic status, limited utilization of health care services, unprotected sex, and substance use [ 18 , 19 ]. Studies of vulnerable young African American women suggest that these individuals exhibit high-risk sexual behaviors compared to nonvulnerable peers, have more lifetime sexual partners, engage in sex while high on drugs and alcohol, have low condom self-efficacy, do not use condoms consistently, and are more likely to have STIs [ 15 , 18 , 20 ].…”

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Understanding Psychosocial and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors Among Detained Juveniles: A Descriptive Study Protocol

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Staples-Horne²,

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BackgroundAfrican American women are disproportionately impacted by sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, which are known risk factors for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. STIs, particularly chlamydia and gonorrhea, are even more prevalent among young African American women with a juvenile detention history. The population with experiences with the criminal justice system has greater rates of STIs and is diagnosed more often with mental health issues, often related to sexual abuse or intimate partner violence, compared to peers who have not been detained by law enforcement. Psychosocial factors, especially those related to intimate relationships (ie, the imperativeness of being in a relationship and the power one has in their relationship), have emerged as important explanatory factors for acquiring STIs, including HIV, and a component of risk reduction interventions.ObjectiveTo investigate more comprehensively the relationship between psychosocial risk factors and STIs, including HIV, as it relates to reduction and prevention of these diseases. The long-term goal is to improve the effectiveness of evidence-based interventions with a major focus on intimate relationship dynamics.MethodsThis descriptive study surveys young women (ages 13-17) who have been detained (incarcerated) by a department of juvenile justice. In addition to being female and detained, eligibility criteria include being detained longer than 30 days and being free of cognitive impairments. This study will include young women from one juvenile detention center. The primary outcomes to be measured are STI knowledge, intimate relationship dynamics (ie, imperativeness and power), and high-risk sexual behaviors. High-risk sexual behaviors will be assessed using data extracted from health records.ResultsPreliminarily, we have received assent from 26 primarily young African American women. The majority of participants (81%) had inadequate knowledge about STIs, 52% perceived a lack of power in their relationship, 56% were fearful of negotiating condom use, and 60% were not comfortable refusing sex. Interestingly, a majority of participants (68%) did not perceive a relationship as imperative.ConclusionsWhen enrollment and data collection are completed, it is expected that the primary outcome of intimate relationship dynamics (ie, imperativeness and power) will be associated with high-risk sexual behaviors and having an STI. Further, the findings are expected to provide guidance in developing a risk reduction intervention, for the population in which psychosocial factors related to intimate relationships will be central.

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A Pilot Program to Address Healthy Sexual Behaviors Among Girls in Juvenile Detention

Abstract: The results may inform nurses as they pursue interventions to promote responsible sexual behavior in selected populations.

Cited by 14 publications

References 32 publications

Intimate partner violence and pregnant and parenting adolescents in out‐of‐home care: reflections on a data set and implications for intervention

Intimate partner violence and pregnant and parenting adolescents in out‐of‐home care: reflections on a data set and implications for intervention

Using the Thoughts on Teen Parenting Survey to determine the impact of Wise Guys

Understanding Psychosocial and High-Risk Sexual Behaviors Among Detained Juveniles: A Descriptive Study Protocol

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