Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ558982
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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HIV Risk Behavior and Theory-Based Psychosocial Determinants in Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White Adolescents.
Basen-Engquist, Karen; Tortolero, Susan; Parcel, Guy S.
Journal of Health Education, v28 n6 suppl pS44-S50 Nov-Dec 1997
Assessed differences between Hispanic and non-Hispanic White adolescents' HIV risk behaviors and psychosocial determinants. Surveys indicated that attitude was the strongest predictor of intention and risky behavior for both sexes. There were ethnic differences in sexual experience and condom use for females but not for males. Other predictor variables differed by gender and ethnic group. (SM)
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Adolescents, Condoms, Cultural Differences, Health Behavior, Hispanic American Students, Hispanic Americans, Intention, Predictor Variables, Secondary Education, Secondary School Students, Self Efficacy, Sex Differences, Sexuality, Student Attitudes, White Students
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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