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Adapting a Comprehensive Approach to African American Women's Sexual Risk Taking.

Authors :
Wyatt, Gail E.
Tucker, M. Belinda
Romero, Gloria J.
Carmona, Jennifer Vargas
Newcomb, Michael D.
Wayment, Heidi A.
Loeb, Tamra Burns
Solis, Beatriz M.
Mitchell-Kernan, Claudia
Source :
Journal of Health Education. Nov-Dec 1997 28(6):S52-S60.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Examined factors predicting the context of HIV-related sexual behaviors in African American women. Surveys investigated demographics; sexual history, behavior, attitudes, risk, and communication; drug use; contraception; and risk reduction efforts since Magic Johnson's HIV disclosure. Demographics, sexual communication, and past sexual experiences related to increased HIV-related sexual risk-taking. Johnson's disclosure increased protective behaviors. (SM)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1055-6699
Volume :
28
Issue :
6
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of Health Education
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ558983
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research