Yates G L, Mackenzie R G, Pennbridge J, Swofford A
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Childrens Hospital of Los Angeles, CA 90054.
J Adolesc Health. 1991 Nov;12(7):545-8. doi: 10.1016/0197-0070(91)90085-z.
All initial visits (n = 620) of runaway/homeless youths to an outpatient medical clinic over a 12-month period (July 1988-June 1989) were analyzed. Of these visits, 467 made by youth not involved in prostitution were compared with 153 visits by youth who were involved. According to the data from an adolescent risk profile interview, homeless youth involved in prostitution are at greater risk for a wide variety of medical problems and health-compromising behaviors, including drug abuse, suicide, and depression. The implications for public health and social policy are discussed.
对1988年7月至1989年6月这12个月期间离家出走/无家可归青少年到门诊医疗诊所的所有初次就诊（n = 620次）进行了分析。在这些就诊中，将467次由未参与卖淫的青少年进行的就诊与153次由参与卖淫的青少年进行的就诊作了比较。根据青少年风险状况访谈的数据，参与卖淫的无家可归青少年面临多种医疗问题和危害健康行为的风险更高，包括药物滥用、自杀和抑郁。文中讨论了对公共卫生和社会政策的影响。
