@article{ref1,
title="Exploring the Mediating Mechanism Between Gender-Based Violence and Biologically Confirmed Chlamydia Among Detained Adolescent Girls",
journal="Violence against women",
year="2009",
author="Salazar, Laura F. and Crosby, R. A. and DiClemente, Ralph J.",
volume="15",
number="3",
pages="258-275",
abstract="<p>The study examined several behavioral mechanisms that link gender-based violence (GBV) to STD among detained, sexually active adolescent girls. Girls (N = 198) were recruited from eight youth detention facilities. Measures were assessed using audio-computer-assisted self-interviewing. DNA amplification was conducted to assess for chlamydia. Thirty-one percent had experienced GBV and 15% tested positive for chlamydia. GBV was related to chlamydia directly and indirectly through condom failures and through having sexual intercourse while high on drugs and/or alcohol. The study found that sexual risk reduction programs may benefit this population by addressing the role of GBV and its association with STD-associated behaviors.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1077-8012",
doi="10.1177/1077801208330100",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1077801208330100"
}