Predictors of self-efficacy for HIV prevention among Hispanic women in South Florida.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Self-efficacy is a critical element for HIV prevention, however little is known about the predictors of self-efficacy for HIV prevention among Hispanic women. In this cross-sectional study we assessed if age, living with a partner, employment status, HIV knowledge, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence (IPV) predicted self-efficacy for HIV prevention in 548 Hispanic women in South Florida who participated in a randomized controlled trial (SEPA). The majority of Hispanic women reported high levels of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. Women who were older, living with a partner, had less HIV knowledge, and had a history of IPV reported significantly lower levels of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. HIV knowledge was the most important predictor of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. Employment was not a significant predictor of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. Predictors identified in the study can be used to identify high-risk Hispanic women who are in need of HIV prevention interventions.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Villegas, N; Cianelli, R; Gonzalez-Guarda, R; Kaelber, L; Ferrer, L; Peragallo, N
Published Date
- January 2013
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 24 / 1
Start / End Page
- 27 - 37
PubMed ID
- 22795758
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3474856
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1552-6917
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1055-3290
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jana.2012.03.004
Language
- eng