HIV susceptibility among Hispanic women in south Florida.
Hispanic women (HW) are disproportionately affected by HIV, however, little is known regarding their perceived susceptibility for acquiring HIV (SAHIV). We studied predictive factors for perceiving SAHIV among HW. Participants (88.5%) reported not feeling SAHIV. Women who felt SAHIV, had a significant probability of reporting a higher chance for acquiring HIV from their partner's actions (OR 9.75), and a higher probability of not being tested for HIV (OR 2.05). Educational strategies to increase perception of SAHIV and HIV testing knowledge would be beneficial giving emphasis to women who do not perceive to be at risk from their partner's actions.
School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida 33146, USA. rcianelli@miami.edu
Rosina
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Cianelli
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Villegas
Rosa
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Gonzalez-Guarda
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Kaelber
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida / Q000453:epidemiology; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D015438:Health Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000193:education / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008875:Middle Aged; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D011336:Probability; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014930:Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*