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Leone, P., Adimora, A., Foust, E., William, D., Buie, M., Peebles, et al.
(2005). MMWR, 54(4), 89-94.
Synopsis
Findings from this investigation highlight several health concerns among black
women that warrant ongoing public health attention. First, both HIV-positive
and HIV-negative sexually active black women in North Carolina reported HIV
risk behaviors. Second, within these women's hierarchy of needs, securing
essential commodities (e.g., food or shelter) was of higher priority than
protecting themselves from HIV infection. Third, despite the high prevalence of
risk behaviors and previous HIV testing in this population, the majority of
women perceived themselves to be at low risk for acquiring HIV infection.
Finally, willingness to discuss condom use did not correlate with actual condom
usage, as evidenced by the high prevalence of unprotected vaginal intercourse.
Source
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5404a2.htm
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