Self-assessed spirituality, worship attendance, and HIV-related preventive behaviors among unmarried ethnic minority adults living in a high AIDS prevalence area Article

Obiaja, KC, Darrow, WW, Sánchez-Braña, E et al. (2008). Self-assessed spirituality, worship attendance, and HIV-related preventive behaviors among unmarried ethnic minority adults living in a high AIDS prevalence area . Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 7(4), 399-415. 10.1080/15381500802529665

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  • Obiaja, KC; Darrow, WW; Sánchez-Braña, E; Uribe, CL

abstract

  • We assessed how self-assessed spirituality and frequency of worship influenced HIV-preventive behaviors among single minority 18- to 39-year-olds living in high AIDS prevalence areas of Broward County, Florida. Eligible residents participated in telephone surveys conducted in 2001 and 2002. Most (83.8%) said they considered themselves spiritual persons. Many (45.2%) worshipped every week. Most weekly worshippers (66.1%) were sexually active but were less likely to have used a condom in the past year or to have ever been tested for HIV. To improve HIV-preventive behaviors, we collaborate with places of worship and faith-based organizations to provide culturally congruent HIV/AIDS services. © 2008 by The Haworth Press.

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publication date

  • January 1, 2008

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start page

  • 399

end page

  • 415

volume

  • 7

issue

  • 4