A Descriptive Study of Empowerment and Sexual Decision Making in HIV-Positive African-American Women

2009 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 482-488 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carrie A. Long ◽  
David E. Vance ◽  
Lauren A. Antia
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Unprotected Sex ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
American Women ◽  
Sexual Decision Making ◽  
Incarceration History ◽  
Sexual Choices

Empowerment, defined as economic opportunity that lessens dependence, is a unique concept that may affect a woman's sexual decision making. In this analysis taken from a larger statewide study, 91 HIV-positive African-American women were administered a survey to assess factors of empowerment in association with sexual choices. Age, incarceration history, and alcohol use were associated with bartering with sex. Incarceration history and alcohol use were associated with having unprotected sex with someone of unknown serostatus.

Alcohol Use Among HIV-Positive Latinas and African American Women

Affilia ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 435-448 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Maxwell Davis ◽  
Frank H. Galvan
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
American Women

scholarly journals HIV Related Knowledge, HIV Testing Decision-Making, and Perceptions of Alcohol Use as a Risk Factor for HIV among Black and African American Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4535
Author(s):  
Angela Wangari Walter ◽  
Cesar Morocho
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Alcohol Use ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
African American Women ◽  
The United States ◽  
American Women ◽  
Hiv Aids

The HIV/AIDS epidemic disproportionately affects Black and African American women in the United States. This study examined the extent of HIV related knowledge, HIV testing decision-making, and perceptions of alcohol use as a risk factor for HIV among Black and African American women in urban and suburban communities. Seven focus groups were conducted with 37 women aged 18 to 49 residing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Women participating in focus groups had a wide breadth of HIV related knowledge. Findings suggest the influence of interpersonal relationships and provider–patient interactions on HIV testing, the need for building community capacity and leveraging community resources towards HIV prevention, and the influence of alcohol outlet density on HIV vulnerability and exposure in communities of color. Comprehensive multifaceted evidence informed interventions that are culturally relevant and gender responsive are needed to reduce HIV/AIDS disparities.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding among Low Income, African-American Women: Power, Beliefs and Decision Making

2003 ◽  
Vol 133 (1) ◽  
pp. 305S-309S ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret E. Bentley ◽  
Deborah L. Dee ◽  
Joan L. Jensen
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Low Income ◽  
American Women

scholarly journals Infertility knowledge and treatment beliefs among African American women in an urban community

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashley Wiltshire ◽  
Lynae M Brayboy ◽  
Kiwita Phillips ◽  
Roland Matthews ◽  
Fengxia Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Urban Community ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
American Women ◽  
Treatment Beliefs ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Safety Net Hospital

Abstract Background To assess infertility knowledge and treatment beliefs among African American women in an urban community in Atlanta, Georgia. Methods This was a cross sectional study at a safety net hospital. A convenience sample of a total of 158 women receiving outpatient obstetrical or gynecologic care from March–April 2017 were recruited. Infertility knowledge and treatment beliefs were assessed using a previously applied and field-tested survey from the International Fertility Decision Making Study. Results The mean infertility knowledge score was 38.15% for total subjects. Those with a higher level of education (p < 0.0001) and those with paid employment (p = 0.01) had a significantly higher level of infertility knowledge. Those who had a history of infertility therapy were significantly more likely to agree with negative treatment beliefs (p = 0.01). There was no significant difference in infertility knowledge or treatment beliefs based on age, sexuality, parity or being pregnant at the time of survey completion. Conclusions African American women in our urban clinic setting seem to have a limited level of knowledge pertaining to infertility. Further research is needed to understand how differences in knowledge and beliefs translate into infertility care decision-making and future childbearing.

Advice for prevention from HIV-positive African-American women: ‘My story is not just a story’

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (5) ◽  
pp. 630-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alyssa Robillard ◽  
Akhila Padi ◽  
Kaleea Lewis ◽  
Carmen Julious ◽  
Jamie Troutman
Keyword(s):  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
American Women

Social Support, Stress and Social Network Characteristics Among HIV-Positive Latino and African American Women and Men Who have Sex with Men

2010 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 1149-1158 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Rock Wohl ◽  
Frank H. Galvan ◽  
Hector F. Myers ◽  
Wendy Garland ◽  
Sheba George ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
African American ◽  
Social Network ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
American Women ◽  
Network Characteristics ◽  
Sex With Men
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