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  • Title: Attachment and sexual health behaviors in homeless youth.
    Author: Taylor-Seehafer M, Johnson R, Rew L, Fouladi RT, Land L, Abel E.
    Journal: J Spec Pediatr Nurs; 2007 Jan; 12(1):37-48. PubMed ID: 17233666.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE: To explore relationships and group differences in attachment-related constructs (social connectedness and social support) and sexual health behaviors in a sample of homeless youth. DESIGN AND METHODS: An exploratory design, this study analyzed baseline data from an ongoing intervention study. Survey data were collected by audio, computer-assisted self-interview (A-CASI) from a nonprobability sample of homeless youth (n = 176). RESULTS: Social connectedness was positively correlated with period of time homeless, while social support was positively related to sexual self-concept and to self-efficacy and intention to use condoms. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: The street group that homeless youth identify with may be a potential resource for peer-mentoring and skill-building regarding healthy sexual behavior.
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