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Body image and HIV risk among college students
Meghan M Gillen1, Charlotte N Markey2
1Pennsylvania State University, Division of Social Sciences, Abington, PA, USA. mmg204@psu.edu.
Objectives:
To focus on the role of sex, race/ethnicity, and body image in HIV-protective behaviors.
Methods:
Undergraduates (N = 277; 53% women; M = 19.27 years old) from the United States completed a survey on HIV-related behaviors and body image (appearance orientation and appearance evaluation).
Results:
Women and African Americans/ Blacks were more likely to have ever had an HIV test. African Americans/Blacks and individuals who had more positive evaluations of their appearance were more likely to have ever asked a partner's HIV status and to have asked a partner to get tested for HIV.
Conclusions:
Findings indicate low rates of HIV testing and communication with a partner about HIV, suggesting the importance of sexual health intervention and education programs for college students.
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