Abstract

Gaining an understanding of the sociocultural conditions that influence the sexual development of Black females is essential. The current study explored how sociocultural conditions influence the process of becoming a sexual Black woman and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) risk. Study findings led to a conceptual model that explains this process.

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44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Natasha Kaella Crooks, PhD, BS, RN, Department of Behavioral Science & Health Education, Emory University, Decatur, Georgia, USA

Sigma Membership

Beta Eta at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Black Female Sexual Health, Grounded Theory, Sexually Transmitted Infections

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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The process of becoming a sexual Black woman: A grounded theory study

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Gaining an understanding of the sociocultural conditions that influence the sexual development of Black females is essential. The current study explored how sociocultural conditions influence the process of becoming a sexual Black woman and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) risk. Study findings led to a conceptual model that explains this process.