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          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Comparison of HIV Risks among Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Heterosexual Homeless Youth.
Gangamma R, Slesnick N, Toviessi P, Serovich J.  
J Youth Adolesc. 2008;37(4):456-464.
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance United States, 2007
Eaton DK, Kann L, Kinchen S, et al 
MMWR June 6, 2008 / Vol. 57 / No. SS–4
 Paper
 
Frequency of Adolescent Self-Cutting as a Predictor of HIV Risk.
Brown LK, Houck CD, Grossman CI, et alJ
Dev Behav Pediatr. 2008 May 23.
 Abstract
 
Content analysis of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs in popular music.
Primack BA, Dalton MA, Carroll MV, et al 
Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2008 Feb;162(2):169-75
 Abstract
 
Correlates of HIV-related risk behaviors in African American adolescents from substance-using
families: patterns of adolescent-level factors associated with sexual experience and substance
use.
Fisher HH, Eke AN, Cance JD,  
J Adolesc Health. 2008 Feb;42(2):161-9.
 Abstract
 
A Brief Screening Measure of Adolescent Risk Behavior
Lescano CM, Hadley WS, Beausoleil NI, et al 
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev. 2006 Nov 16;
 Abstract
 
The effect of school suspensions and arrests on subsequent adolescent antisocial behavior
in Australia and the United States.
Hemphill SA, Toumbourou JW, Herrenkohl TI, et al 
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Nov;39(5):736-44.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
What are adolescents showing the world about their health risk behaviors on MySpace?
Moreno MA, Parks M, Richardson LP.
MedGenMed. 2007 Oct 11;9(4):
 Paper
 
Monitoring health risk behavior of Dutch adolescents and the development of health promoting
policies and activities: the E-MOVO project.
de Nooijer J, de Vries NK.  
Health Promot Int. 2006 Oct 2
 Abstract
 
"Islands of Risk": Subgroups of Adolescents at Risk for HIV.
Houck CD, Lescano CM, Brown LK, et al
J Pediatr Psychol. 2005 Aug 24;
Abstract
 
Vulnerability and risk factors for sexually transmitted infections and HIV among
adolescents in Kampala, Uganda.
Rassjo EB, Mirembe FM, Darj E.
AIDS Care. 2006 Oct;18(7):710-6.
 Abstract
 
Adolescent risk behaviors and religion: Findings from a national study.
Sinha JW, Cnaan RA, Gelles RJ. et al 
J Adolesc. 2006 May 3;
Abstract
 
The impact of community risks and resources on adolescent risky behavior and health
care expenditures.
Youngblade LM, Curry LA, Novak M, et al  J
Adolesc Health. 2006 May;38(5):486-94.
 Abstract
 
Proposed Diagnostic Criteria of Internet Addiction for Adolescents.
Ko CH, Yen JY, Chen CC, Chen SH, Yen CF.
J Nerv Ment Dis. 2005 Nov;193(11):728-733.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Trends in HIV-related risk behaviors among high school students–United States, 1991-2005.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2006 Aug 11;55(31):851-4.
 Paper
 
Gender and ethnic differences in the co-occurrence of adolescent risk behaviors.
Weden MM, Zabin LS.
Ethn Health. 2005 Aug;10(3):213-34.
Abstract
 
Will I be alive in 2005? Adolescent level of involvement in risk behaviors and belief in
near-future death.
Valadez-Meltzer A, Silber TJ, et al
Pediatrics. 2005 Jul;116(1):24-31
 Abstract
 
Behaviour evaluation for risk-taking adolescents (BERTA): an easy to use and assess
instrument to detect adolescent risky behaviours in a clinical setting.
Suris JC, Nebot M, Parera N.  
Eur J Pediatr. 2005 Jun;164(6):371-6.
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
ABC of adolescence: Substance misuse: alcohol, tobacco, inhalants, and
other drugs
Bonomo  Y,  Proimos J  
BMJ  2005;330:777-780 
 Paper
 
Behavioral risk in early adolescents with HIV+ mothers.
Mellins CA, Brackis-Cott E, Dolezal C, Meyer-Bahlburg HF.
J Adolesc Health. 2005 Apr;36(4):342-51.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Methodology of the youth risk behavior surveillance system.
Brener ND, Kann L, Kinchen SA,
MMWR Recomm Rep. 2004 Sep 24;53(RR-12):1-13.
 Paper
 
Teenage sex, drugs and alcohol use: problems identifying the cause of risky
behaviors.
Rashad I, Kaestner R. 
J Health Econ. 2004 May;23(3):493-503
 Abstract
 
Behavioral interventions to reduce incidence of HIV, STD, and pregnancy among
adolescents:
a decade in review.Robin L, Dittus P, Whitaker D, et al.
J Adolesc Health. 2004 Jan; 34(1): 3-26.
 Abstract

Discordant Sexual Partnering: A Study of High-Risk Adolescents in San
Francisco.
Lee JK, Jennings JM, Ellen J, et al .
Sex Transm Dis 2003 Mar;30(3):234-240
 Abstract

Hopelessness and risk behaviour among adolescents living in high-poverty inner-city
neighbourhoods.
Bolland JM.   
J Adolesc 2003 Apr;26(2):145-58
 Abstract

Tobacco, Alcohol, and Illicit Drug Use: Racial and Ethnic Differences Among U.S. High School
Seniors, 1976-2000.
 Wallace JM Jr, Bachman JG, O’Malley PM, et al.  
Public Health Rep 2002 Nov 1;117 Suppl 1:S67-S7
 Abstract

Sensation Seeking, Puberty, and Nicotine, Alcohol, and Marijuana Use in Adolescence.
Martin CA, Kelly TH, Rayens MK, et al.   
J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry 2002
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         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Trends in HIV-related risk behaviors among US adolescents: is progress stalling?
L Kann
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation
 
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Migration to the U.S. and attitudes towards risk and uncertainty among Mexican adolescents
P Torres
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation

Disclosure of maternal HIV status increases adolescent reported behavior problems
Brumitt G., Hough E., Lucas T., Templin T.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 

Trends in HIV-related risk behaviors among US adolescents: 15 years of progress
Kann L., Lowry R., Eaton D., Wechsler H.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Intergenerational sex among adolescents in Uganda
Rwabushaija A., Mukohe J., Muwazi B., Kamara P.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Acceptability and reliability of audio, computer-assisted self-applied interviews (ACASI) for
assessing risk behaviors of Mexican adolescents in household settings
Gutierrez J.P., Torres P.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Risk and protective factors for HIV/AIDS among Nigerian adolescents
Nwagbo-Nwankwo C., Amali A., Alimi F.
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Examining HIV Risk-Taking Behavior Prevention Programs among Adolescents:
A Meta-Analysis
Chookaew N.
130 APHA)
 Abstract

  
HIV Risk Behaviors
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Reductions in HIV risk among runaway youth.
Rotheram-Borus MJ, Song J, et al 
 Prev Sci. 2003 Sep;4(3):173-87
 Abstract

Psychosocial correlates of HIV risk behavior in adolescent girls.
Morrison-Beedy D, Carey MP, Aronowitz T.
J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 2003 Jan-Feb;32(1):94-101
Abstract

 Gender-specific profiles of self-reported adolescent HIV risk behaviors.
 Krantz SR, Lynch DA, Russell JM.
 J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2002 Nov-Dec;13(6):25-33
 Abstract

  

       Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Is HIV/AIDS the gamble girls must take in order to survive? The roles of Ethio-American
men in persuading the sexual risk-taking behaviors of adolescent girls in Gondar town of
Ethiopia
Asfaw D., Jorgensen S
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
Tattooing
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Tattooing and piercing in teenagers.
Perez-Cotapos S ML, Cossio T ML. 
Rev Med Chil. 2006 Oct;134(10):1322-9.
 Abstract

Tattooing and High-Risk Behavior in Adolescents.
Roberts TA, Ryan SA.
Pediatrics 2002 Dec;110(6):1058-1063
 Abstract

  
Body Piercing
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Tattooing and piercing in teenagers.
Perez-Cotapos S ML, Cossio T ML. 
Rev Med Chil. 2006 Oct;134(10):1322-9.
Abstract

Body piercing practices and attitudes among urban adolescents.
Gold MA, Schorzman CM, Murray PJ 
J Adolesc Health. 2005 Apr;36(4):352-353.
 Abstract

  
Pornography/X-Rated Movies
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Exposure to Internet Pornography among Children and Adolescents: A National Survey.
Ybarra ML, Mitchell KJ. 
Cyberpsychol Behav. 2005 Oct;8(5):473-86.
 Abstract

Exposure to X-rated movies and adolescents’ sexual and contraceptive-
related attitudes and behaviors.
Wingood GM, DiClemente RJ, Harrington K,
Pediatrics 2001 May;107(5):1116-9
 Abstract

  
Internet
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
‘Am I normal?’ Teenagers, sexual health and the internet.
Harvey KJ, Brown B, Crawford P 
Soc Sci Med. 2007 May 11;
Abstract
 
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Internet use, cybersex and risk: a qualitative study among male teenagers from low-income
areas in Lima, Peru
V Villacorta
 (XVI International AIDS Conference)
 Poster Presentation

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