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HIV testing behaviors and attitudes regarding HIV/AIDS of adults aged 50-64
Author(s)Karin Ann Mack, Shayne Delmar Bland
Journal titleThe Gerontologist, vol 39, no 6, December 1999
Pagespp 687-694
KeywordsAIDS ; Attitude ; 60-64 age group ; Middle aged ; United States of America.
AnnotationKnowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding HIV and AIDS for persons aged 50-64 were explored in this study by using data from the 1996 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The study examined what percentage of persons had been tested for HIV, where and why they had been tested, their knowledge about condom effectiveness, and self-perceived risk. The authors conclude that the conceptual model used on other groups in relation to HIV/AIDS was less robust for this group, and that there is a substantial need for health promotion efforts directed at older adults. (AKM).
Accession NumberCPA-000410410 A
ClassmarkCQTT: DP: BBC: SE: 7T

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