Abstinence, abstinence-only, faith-based, and the psychology of stigma.
If abstinence is 100% effective in preventing sexual transmission, why does abstinence-only not work well? And what is the personal psychology of the stigma that prevents individuals, communities, and nations from protecting themselves against the epidemic? We offer some fairly obvious analysis that has been largely overlooked in the public discussion.
John S
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D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D011287:Prejudice; D012067:Religion; D012746:Sexual Abstinence