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AimsTo identify characteristics of social network members with whom homeless youth engage in drinking and drug use.
DesignA multi‐stage probability sample of homeless youth completed a social network survey.
SettingForty‐one shelters, drop‐in centers and known street hangouts in Los Angeles County.
ParticipantsA total of 419 homeless youth, aged 13–24 years (mean age = 20.09, standard deviation...
Homeless youth have elevated risk of HIV through sexual behavior. This project investigates the multiple levels of influence on unprotected sex among homeless youth, including social network, individual, and partner level influences. Findings are based on analyses of an exploratory, semi-structured interview (n = 40) and a structured personal network interview (n = 240) with randomly selected homeless...
Youth who are homeless and on their own are among the most marginalized individuals in the United States and face multiple risks, including use of substances. This study investigates how the use of alcohol, cigarettes, and marijuana among homeless youth may be influenced by characteristics of their social networks.Homeless youth aged 13–24 were randomly sampled from 41 service and street sites in...
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