Abstract

Study shows that minority youth challenge dominant norms and do not behave according to the these norms thereby risking their health. This study sought to determine whether attitudes towards condom use differs according to knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and demographics like age, education, income, length of relationships, and years sexually active.

Author Details

Doris Ezomo, PhD, RN; Catherine Jirak Monetti, PhD, RN, CNE, QTTP -- School of Nursing, Kean University, Union, New Jersey, USA; Beverley Brown, EdD, ARNP, FNP-BC -- Florida Southern College, Kean University, West Orange, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Lambda

Lead Author Affiliation

Kean University, Union, New Jersey, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

African American Men, Attitudes Toward Condom Use, Knowledge of HIV/AIDS

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and attitudes toward condom use among African American men 18 to 35

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Study shows that minority youth challenge dominant norms and do not behave according to the these norms thereby risking their health. This study sought to determine whether attitudes towards condom use differs according to knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and demographics like age, education, income, length of relationships, and years sexually active.