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Gutierrez, Lorraine; Oh, Hyun Joo; Gillmore, Mary Rogers – 1998
Preventing the spread of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) among women is a national priority. In the United States, AIDS is the sixth leading cause of death among young adult women, and their rate of infection is four times higher than men. This article was developed to help stimulate interest in the power dynamics of relationships and…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Behavioral Science Research, Blacks
McBride, Andrew D. – Urban Research Review, 1988
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is undisputedly the most significant public health problem facing the Black community today. From the outset, it was apparent that the disease disproportionately affected Blacks. In 1981, when AIDS was first identified, 21.5 percent of the first 107 cases were Blacks and Hispanics. This report discusses…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Black Community, Black Education, Blacks
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Icard, Larry D.; And Others – Social Work Research, 1995
Compared 2 interventions (n=90) designed to reduce risk of human immunodeficiency virus infection among African Americans. Each group received information on biological and psychological aspects of human sexuality and disease, with experimental group additionally receiving communication and problem-solving skills training. The experimental group…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Blacks, Communicable Diseases, Group Counseling
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Selik, Richard M; And Others – American Journal of Public Health, 1988
Analyzes the variation in the risk of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in U.S. Blacks, Hispanics, and other racial/ethnic minorities relative to that in Whites by geographic area and mode of infection. Uses data reported to the Centers for Disease Control, and 1980 U.S. Census Data. (FMW)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Bisexuality, Blacks, Communicable Diseases