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Characteristics of 150 Adolescents Aged 11 to 21 yr Evaluated for a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) at an Academic Ambulatory Care Facility
| Characteristics | Male, N (%) | Female, N (%) | χ2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 (23) | 117 (77) | — |
| Age, mean (SD) | 16.6 (2.2) | 17.1 (2.1) | — |
| African American | 32 (89) | 109 (93) | 1.1 |
| Insured | 28 (78) | 91 (78) | 0.0 |
| STI at visit | 13 (36) | 57 (49) | 1.9 |
| H/O STI* | 7 (19) | 54 (46) | 8.2† |
Sexually transmitted infection.
Female greater than male; P value <0.01.
