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A Pilot Program to Address Healthy Sexual Behaviors Among Girls in Juvenile Detention
Author(s) -
Herrman Judith W.,
Waterhouse Julie K.
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of child and adolescent psychiatric nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.331
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6171
pISSN - 1073-6077
DOI - 10.1111/jcap.12007
Subject(s) - juvenile , psychological intervention , curriculum , intervention (counseling) , clinical psychology , psychology , sexual behavior , sample (material) , nursing , medicine , pedagogy , genetics , biology , chemistry , chromatography
Purpose This pilot study was designed to determine the effectiveness of an intervention on sexual behavior among girls in juvenile detention. Methods The pre/posttest model assessed for changes in knowledge, attitudes, and reported behaviors. This program merged three curricula to create the unique Y oung W omen G et R eal P rogram with nursing student program facilitators. Findings Despite high levels of satisfaction with the program, the data related to the final sample (n = 35) failed to reveal significant changes in measured variables. Conclusions The results may inform nurses as they pursue interventions to promote responsible sexual behavior in selected populations.