Table 1.
Bivariate Findings for Individuals Who Trade Sex.
| Did not trade | Traded sex | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 97.5% (n = 5,029) | 2.5% (n = 128) |
| Race | ||
| White | 21% | 16% |
| Black | 73% | 80% |
| More than one race | 4% | 3% |
| Sex** | ||
| Male | 40% | 68% |
| Female | 59% | 24% |
| Transgender | 1% | 8% |
| Age at first visit or testing** | ||
| 14–17 | 13% | 8% |
| 18–22 | 60% | 41% |
| 23–29 | 20% | 27% |
| 30+ | 7% | 24% |
| Sexual orientation** | ||
| Males: Have sex with males only | 10% | 20% |
| Males: Have sex with females only | 20% | 15% |
| Males: Have sex with both | 4% | 15% |
| Females: Have sex with males only | 51% | 15% |
| Females: Have sex with females only | 1% | 0 |
| Females: Have sex with both | 7% | 9% |
| Transgender | <1% | 8% |
| Housing (n = 3,838)** | ||
| Group home/housing program | 2% | 7% |
| Parent | 52% | 37% |
| Family member, friend, or foster parent | 9% | 13% |
| Homeless or shelter* | 3% | 13% |
| Roommate or school | 20% | 20% |
| Alone | 14% | 11% |
| Education (n = 3,961)* | ||
| In school | 20% | 31% |
| High school graduate or GED | 34% | 42% |
| In college | 39% | 19% |
| Graduated college | 7% | 8% |
| Employment (n = 3,777)* | ||
| Unemployed | 51% | 65% |
| Employed | 49% | 35% |
| Risk variables | ||
| Used drugs** | 6% | 28% |
| Had sex with alcohol abuse** | 18% | 50% |
| Had sex with HIV-positive partner** | 4% | 23% |
| Had sex with high-risk sex partner** | 11% | 53% |
| Youth outcomes | ||
| Has been sexually assaulted** | 10% | 35% |
| Previous STI** | 41% | 70% |
| Positive STI test result* | 2% | 5% |
Note: GED = general education diploma; STI = sexually transmitted infection.
*
p < .05.
**
p < .0001.