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Pervasive and Persistent Risks: Factors Influencing African American Women's HIV/AIDS Vulnerability

Lily D. McNair

The University of Georgia

George W. Roberts

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This study focuses on the context of risk taking in a group of African American women. Correlates and predictors of risk-taking behavior in a sample of 278 African American women were examined to explore the nature of risk taking related to HlVinfection. It was hypothesized that increased riskforHIVinfection would be associated with engaging in a variety of risky behaviors across several domains. Results indicate that the women in this sample engaged in risky behaviors related not only to HIVbut also to other significant health risks, such as cigarette smoking and substance use. Risk for HIV infection, as measured by condom use, was predicted by individual and peer-related factors. The concept of pervasive risk is proposed to explain the behavior of individuals who are at high riskfor HIV/AIDS, yet continue to engage in risky behaviors.

Journal of Black Psychology, Vol. 23, No. 2, 180-191 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/00957984970232007
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