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HIV testing among LGBTQIA+ individuals: the impact of outness and peer openness.
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International Journal of Adolescence & Youth . Dec2022, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p541-554. 14p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- This study focused on individuals who classify themselves as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and any other non-heterosexual orientations (LGBTQIA+) and their general attitude towards HIV testing. The hypothesis for this study is that LGBTQIA+ individuals with lower levels of predictor variables (lower level of outness and peer openness) have significantly different attitudes towards HIV testing than those with higher levels of predictor variables. A three-part survey was passed out via quota sampling method, and 121 participants answered the survey. The result showed that there is a statistical significance between a LGBTQIA+ individual's level of outness and their attitude towards HIV testing (p < 0.05), which leads to the conclusion that level of outness may be an indicator that predicts a LGBTQIA+ individual's attitude towards HIV testing. Findings of this study may help understand the relationship between LGBTQIA+ individuals' psychological barrier factors and attitudes towards HIV testing, which may inform future research and practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 02673843
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Adolescence & Youth
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160849125
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/02673843.2022.2152718