1. What Makes Homeless Youth More Likely to Get STIs? More Likely to Get Tested?

What Makes Homeless Youth More Likely to Get STIs? More Likely to Get Tested?

This article from the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth provides an overview of recent research on the factors that influence sexually transmitted (STI) infection rates among homeless youth. The article also presents the factors that influence the likelihood these youth will get tested and offers suggestions for potentially effective prevention and intervention efforts to reduce risky sexual behaviors and promote STI testing. 

URL
http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/news/2014/01/research-roundup-what-makes-homeless-youth-more-likely-get-stis-more-likely-get-tested?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ncfynews
Federal Agencies
Family and Youth Services Bureau
Federal Departments
Department of Health and Human Services
Section
Publications
Topic
Health and Nutrition