Dissolution of Primary Intimate Relationships During Incarceration and Associations With Post-Release STI/HIV Risk Behavior in a Southeastern City

Maria R. Khan, Lindy Behrend, Adaora A. Adimora, Sharon S. Weir, Caroline Tisdale, David A. Wohl

Sexually Transmitted Diseases · 2010 · 59 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

In this sample, incarceration disrupted substantial proportions of primary relationships and dissolution of those relationships was associated with subsequent STI/HIV risk. The results highlight the need for further research to investigate the effects of incarceration on relationships and health.

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