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Antibody testing and condom use among heterosexual African Americans at risk for HIV infection: The national AIDS behavioral surveys

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  • Grinstead, O.A.
  • Peterson, J.L.
  • Faigeles, B.
  • Catania, J.A.

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Objectives. This study describes predictors of condom use and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antibody testing in a population-based sample of African-American heterosexuals who reported HIV risk behavior. Methods. Data were taken from the National AIDS Behavioral Surveys. Results. Of the African-American respondents, 22% reported some risk for HIV infection; of those, 24% had been tested for HIV. Conclusions. Prevention messages encouraging HIV testing and condom use have not resulted in high rates of self-protective behavior among African Americans. Future prevention interventions must focus on specific motivations and barriers with regard to engaging in preventive behavior among specific age, gender, and educational- level groups within the population of African Americans at risk for HIV infection.

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  • Grinstead, O.A. & Peterson, J.L. & Faigeles, B. & Catania, J.A., 1997. "Antibody testing and condom use among heterosexual African Americans at risk for HIV infection: The national AIDS behavioral surveys," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 87(5), pages 857-859.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1997:87:5:857-859_5
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