@article{ref1,
title="Exploring the Effects of Childhood Sexual Abuse and Its Impact on HIV/AIDS Risk-Taking Behavior among Women Prisoners",
journal="Prison journal",
year="2003",
author="Mullings, Janet L. and Marquart, James W. and Hartley, Deborah J.",
volume="83",
number="4",
pages="442-463",
abstract="This study examines contextual measures of childhood sexual abuse and their relationship to HIV/AIDS riskbehavior s using a sample of 1,198 newly admitted female prisoners in 1998-1999. Analyses revealed that sexually abused prisoners were more likely to have experienced childhood neglect, come from one-parent families, and had parents with drug and/or alcohol and psychiatric problems. Sexually abused women reportedly engaged in more high-riskdrug and sexual activities than nonabused counterparts. Additionally, inmates involved in risk-taking behaviors were more likely to have prior prison incarcerations. The findings suggest that prison-based programs are needed to assist women prisoners, especially those sexually abused as children.<p />",
language="",
issn="0032-8855",
doi="10.1177/0032885503260180",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0032885503260180"
}