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Sources of racial/ethnic differences in awareness of hiv vaccine trials

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  • Arnold, M.P.
  • Andrasik, M.
  • Landers, S.
  • Karuna, S.
  • Mimiaga, M.J.
  • Wakefield, S.
  • Mayer, K.
  • Buchbinder, S.
  • Koblin, B.A.

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Objectives. We explored the relative effects of 2 awareness components-exposure and attention-on racial/ethnic differences in HIV vaccine trial awareness among men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods. Surveys assessing awareness of and attitudes toward HIV vaccine trials were administered to 1723MSMin 6 US cities. Proxy measures of exposure included use of HIV resources and other health care services, community involvement, income, and residence. Attention proxy measures included research attitudes, HIV susceptibility, and HIV message fatigue. Using logistic regression models, we assessed the extent to which these proxies accounted for racial/ethnic differences in vaccine trial awareness. Results. White MSM reported significantly (P

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  • Arnold, M.P. & Andrasik, M. & Landers, S. & Karuna, S. & Mimiaga, M.J. & Wakefield, S. & Mayer, K. & Buchbinder, S. & Koblin, B.A., 2014. "Sources of racial/ethnic differences in awareness of hiv vaccine trials," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 104(8), pages 112-118.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2014.301893_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2014.301893
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