Research article summary (published 29 Nov 2006):

Trends in human immunodeficiency virus-related risk behaviors among high school students--United States, 1991-2005.

Full Abstract

This paper examined changes in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related risk behaviors among high school students in the United States during 1991-2005. Data from 8 national Youth Risk Behavior Surveys conducted during that period were analyzed. During 1991-2005, the percentage of US high school students engaging in HIV-related sexual risk behaviors significantly decreased.

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Author information

Author/s: Brener, Nancy (N); Kann, Laura (L); Lowry, Richard (R); Wechsler, Howell (H); Romero, Lisa (L);

Affiliation: Division of Adolescent and School Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, NE, Atlanta, GA 30341, USA. nad1(-atsign-)cdc.gov

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: The Journal of school health (J Sch Health), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2006-Dec; vol 76 (issue 10) : pp 521-4

Dates: Created 2006/11/13; Completed 2007/03/09;

PMID: 17096826, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Adolescent Cross-Sectional Studies Female HIV Infections - transmission Humans Injections, Intravenous

Injections, Intravenous Male Risk-Taking Sexual Behavior United States Unsafe Sex - statistics & numerical data

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