TOPIC: Prevention & Education
SUBTOPIC: Asians & Pacific Islanders, Women
TITLE: HIV-related sexual risk assessment among Asian/Pacific Islander American women: an inductive model
BILBIOGRAPHY
Chin D. HIV-related sexual risk assessment among Asian/Pacific Islander American women: an inductive model. Soc Sci Med. 1999; 49 (2): 241-51.
SUMMARY
The study investigated how A&PI American women assess their HIV-related risk in sexual interactions with using a qualitative methodology. Based on extensive interview data, an inductive model of risk assessment was generated consisting of cultural and sexual risk schemata. Findings suggest the influence of cultural schemata on sexual risk schemata, which in turn influence whether condoms or HIV tests are requested. Consistent with previous studies on other groups of women, these findings further extend and elucidate theory and prevention strategies for this population.