Arch Pediat Adol Med
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Arch Pediat Adol Med · Jun 2002
Temporal associations between depressive symptoms and self-reported sexually transmitted disease among adolescents.
To examine the longitudinal associations between depressive symptoms and self-reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) diagnosis among adolescents. ⋯ Screening for depressive symptoms in sexually active adolescents, particularly boys, may identify those at risk for STDs. In addition, adolescents who are diagnosed as having STDs should be monitored for depression. These findings suggest that adolescent preventive care needs to include regular, comprehensive assessments of both mental health and STD.