Table 2.
Prevalence estimates for alcohol, sexual behaviors, and sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents with a psychiatric disorder
| Outcome | k | Prevalence Estimate (95% CI) | Q (p-value) | I2 (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol use | ||||
| Alcohol use (lifetime) | 6 | 78% (35, 96) | 189.77*** | 97 (96, 98) |
| Alcohol use (current) | 11 | 36% (19, 58) | 238.84*** | 96 (94,97) |
| Alcohol abuse/dependence | 5 | 24% (7, 58) | 90.06 | 96 (92, 97) |
| Sexual activity | ||||
| Sexual activity (lifetime) | 13 | 70% (44, 88) | 227.22*** | 95 (93, 96) |
| Sexual activity (recent) | 4 | 49% (17, 82) | 50.90*** | 94 (88, 97) |
| Sexual risk behaviors | ||||
| Condom Use, % of participants | 5 | 51% (20, 81) | 71.10*** | 94 (90, 97) |
| Condom Use, consistent | 4 | 43% (14, 77) | 82.91*** | 93 (88, 96) |
| Condom Use, last sex event | 7 | 60% (23, 78) | 9.07* | 67 (3, 89) |
| Multiple Partners, 2 or more (recent) | 6 | 41% (17, 70) | 38.06*** | 87 (74, 93) |
| Multiple Partners, 4 or more (recent) | 3 | 21% (4, 66) | 6.77* | 70 (0, 90) |
| Multiple Partners, 4 or more (lifetime) | 2 | 23% (3, 75) | 2.45 | 59 (0, 90) |
| Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) | ||||
| Any STI, self-reported | 5 | 15 (3, 50) | 69.70*** | 94 (89, 97) |
| Any STI, diagnosed | 2 | 09 (1, 72) | 21.24*** | 95 (86, 98) |
Note. Prevalence values were estimated using random-effects assumptions.
*
p ≤ .05;
**
p ≤ .01;
***
p ≤ .001