Evolution of risk behaviors over 2 years among a cohort of urban African American adolescents

Article Abstract:

Black low-income youths appear likely to experiment with risky behaviors, but may not adopt that behavior. Risk-reduction interventions may reduce the likelihood of adopting risky behaviors. Overall, 383 black 9- to 15-year olds responded to periodic surveys over a 2-year period. Risk behaviors, including sexual intercourse, cigarette smoking, alcohol and drug use, fighting, truancy, and carrying a knife or bat, remained stable among youths aged 13 to 15 at study onset but increased among younger youths. Youths counselled in how to avoid HIV infection were less likely to engage in truancy, drug use, unprotected sexual intercourse, and possibly fighting.

Analysis, Risk assessment, Behavior

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A Randomized, Controlled Effectiveness Trial of an AIDS Prevention Program for Low-Income African-American Youths

Article Abstract:

A culturally-tailored program of AIDS education and risk reduction may increase condom use by African American teenagers, but the behavioral changes may be temporary. Researchers compared 206 urban teens who attended eight weekly sex education and AIDS prevention intervention programs, and 177 teens who did not. After six months, 85% of teens who attended the program were using condoms, compared to 61% of the teens not trained. However, the rates of condom use between both groups were similar 12 months after the program.

Sexual behavior, Statistical Data Included, Usage, Evaluation, Prevention, HIV infection, HIV infections, Condoms, Health education

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Exposure to Drug Trafficking Among Urban, Low-Income African American Children and Adolescents

Article Abstract:

Young , urban African American children are commonly asked to sell drugs. Researchers surveyed 349 Black children aged 9 to 15, and found that 18% had been asked to sell drugs and 38% had seen someone be asked to sell drugs. Children who had been asked to sell drugs were much more likely to have been victims of or witnesses to violent crimes. Most requests to engage in drug trafficking were made by family members or acquaintances. There may be a relationship between exposure to violence and exposure to drug trafficking.

Social aspects, Demographic aspects, Drug traffic

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