title: Factors Related to HIV testing among an African American church-affiliated population.
abstract: HIV continues to disproportionately impact communities of color, and more calls are being extended to African American churches to assist in HIV education and screening efforts. However, no studies have reported on the HIV testing practices of African American church-affiliated persons. This study examines demographic, social, and behavioral factors associated with ever receiving an HIV test and last 12-month HIV testing. Findings indicated not having insurance and condom use were predictors of ever receiving an HIV test. Predictors of HIV testing in the last 12 months included marital status (i.e., single, divorced, separated, or widowed) and intentions to get tested for HIV in the near future. These predictors should be considered when designing HIV education and screening interventions for African American church settings.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology,University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, MO 64110-2297, USA. berkleypattonj@umkc.edu
authors.forename: Jannette
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Berkley-Patton
authors.forename: Erin W
authors.initials: EW
authors.lastname: Moore
authors.forename: Starlyn M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Hawes
authors.forename: Carole Bowe
authors.initials: CB
authors.lastname: Thompson
authors.forename: Alexandria
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bohn
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000208:ethnology; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007615:Kansas; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008923:Missouri; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012067:Religion; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D055815:Young Adult