HIV Testing Behaviors and Attitudes Regarding HIV/AIDS of Adults Aged 50–64

This article explores knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HIV/AIDS for persons aged 50–64 by using data from the 1996 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. It examines what percentage have been tested for HIV, where and why they have been tested, knowledge about condom effectiveness,...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 1999-12, Vol.39 (6), p.687-694
Main Authors: Mack, Karin Ann, Bland, Shayne Delmar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - psychology
Age Factors
AIDS
AIDS Serodiagnosis - psychology
AIDS Serodiagnosis - statistics & numerical data
AIDS/HIV
Attitudes
Condoms
Demography
Disease prevention
Epidemiology
Female
Health Behavior
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
HIV
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Medical screening
Middle Aged
Older people
Preventive medicine
Risk Factors
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Summary:This article explores knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors regarding HIV/AIDS for persons aged 50–64 by using data from the 1996 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. It examines what percentage have been tested for HIV, where and why they have been tested, knowledge about condom effectiveness, and self-perceived risk. The purpose is twofold: First, it presents an epidemiologic analysis of HIV/AIDS-related attitudes and behaviors of adults aged 50–64; second, it explores whether theoretical models used on other groups fit well with this age group. The authors conclude that the conceptual model is less robust for this group and there is a substantial need for health promotion efforts directed at older adults.
ISSN:0016-9013
1758-5341
DOI:10.1093/geront/39.6.687