HIV Susceptibility Among Hispanic Women in South Florida |
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| Authors: | Rosina Cianelli PhD and MPH and RN and FAAN Natalia Villegas Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda Lorena Kaelber Nilda Peragallo |
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| Institution: | School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami , Coral Gables, Florida |
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| Abstract: | Hispanic women (HW) are disproportionately affected by HIV, however, little is known regarding their perceived susceptibility for acquiring HIV (SAHIV). We studied predictive factors for perceiving SAHIV among HW. Participants (88.5%) reported not feeling SAHIV. Women who felt SAHIV, had a significant probability of reporting a higher chance for acquiring HIV from their partner's actions (OR 9.75), and a higher probability of not being tested for HIV (OR 2.05). Educational strategies to increase perception of SAHIV and HIV testing knowledge would be beneficial giving emphasis to women who do not perceive to be at risk from their partner's actions. |
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