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HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual activity: an examination of racial differences in a college sample

Authors :
Davis, Cindy
Sloan, Melissa
MacMaster, Samuel
Kilbourne, Barbara
Source :
Health and Social Work. August 2007, Vol. 32 Issue 3, p211, 8 p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The threat of HIV/AIDS to African American's health has become the focus of much concern. This study investigated the potential differences between African Americans' and white college students' current and future sexual behaviors and safer sex behaviors with HIV/AIDS awareness, condom use self-efficacy, and safer sex attitudes. A convenience sample of 156 college students from three public universities was used. Of those who were sexually active, more African American than white respondents reported they used condoms frequently, and more African Americans indicated they would use condoms regularly in the future. No racial differences were found in intentions for future casual sex, condom use self-efficacy, or attitudes toward safer sex practices. Although the results suggest that for this sample African American college students appear to have internalized safer sex messages to a greater degree, both groups reported a lack of consistent safe-sex practices, which may put them at risk of HIV/AIDS. KEY WORDS: AIDS; HIV; prevention, race<br />In the United States, the threat of HIV/AIDS to African Americans' health is the focus of much concern. It has raised an awareness of the health disparities primarily affecting African [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03607283
Volume :
32
Issue :
3
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Health and Social Work
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.179134441