Structural Model Analysis of HIV Risk Behaviors among Sexually Active Minority Adolescents

Current findings underscore the need to incorporate culturally sensitive strategies in developing programs for minority youth. However, given that minority group members often report greater experiences of discrimination than whites, future research in this area should also include an examination of the role of other stressors such as racial disparities and their potential cumulative impact on minority youth and their risks for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and HIV.