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The Relationship between Adolescent Depression and a History of Sexual Abuse
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Buzi, Ruth S.; Weinman, Maxine L.; Smith, Peggy B. – Adolescence (San Diego): an international quarterly devoted to the physiological, psychological, psychiatric, sociological, and educational aspects of the second decade of human life, 2007
The purpose of this study was to examine the occurrence of depression among adolescents attending family planning clinics, and to determine the relationship among depression, a history of sexual abuse, and other risk behaviors. The sample consisted of 279 minority females. Results of the study indicated that 40 adolescents (14.3%) scored at or…
Descriptors: Family Planning, Sexual Abuse, Adolescents, Regression (Statistics)
Ethnic Differences in STD Rates among Female Adolescents.
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Buzi, Ruth S.; Weinman, Maxine L.; Smith, Peggy B. – Adolescence, 1998
Examines ethnic differences in rates of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in female adolescents (N=205) receiving care at two family-planning clinics; new infection and reinfection rates were also examined. Black teens had a higher rate of past STDs than Hispanics or Whites; however, there were no differences in rates at the time of the clinic…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Clinics, Disease Incidence
Human Sexuality: Responsible Life Choices.
Ryder, Verdene; Smith, Peggy B. – 1998
This book provides a complete course in human sexuality. It can also be used to supplement a family living course. Text content provides current information for teaching high school students about sexuality issues. The text offers basic information on growth and development, sexual development, pregnancy, and birth. It explains the sexual decision…
Descriptors: Abortions, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescent Development, Adolescents