HIV Prevention and transmission myths among heterosexually active adults in low-income areas of South Florida

Dano W. Beck; Marlene LaLota; Lisa R. Metsch; Gabriel A. Cardenas; David W. Forrest; Spencer Lieb; Thomas M. Liberti

doi:10.1007/s10461-011-9953-7

HIV Prevention and transmission myths among heterosexually active adults in low-income areas of South Florida

Dano W. Beck, Marlene LaLota, Lisa R. Metsch, Gabriel A. Cardenas, David W. Forrest, Spencer Lieb, Thomas M. Liberti

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Abstract

Misconceptions about HIV transmission and prevention may inhibit individuals' accurate assessment of their level of risk. We used venue-based sampling to conduct a cross-sectional study of heterosexually active adults (N = 1, 221) within areas exhibiting high poverty and HIV/ AIDS rates in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in 2007. Two logistic regression analyses identified correlates of holding inaccurate beliefs about HIV transmission and prevention. Belief in incorrect HIVprevention methods (27.2%) and modes of transmission (38.5%) was common. Having at least one incorrect prevention belief was associated with being Hispanic compared to white (non-Hispanic), being depressed, and not knowing one's HIV status. Having at least one incorrect transmission belief was associated with being younger, heavy alcohol use, being depressed, not having seen a physician in the past 12 months, and not knowing one's HIV status. Among low-income heterosexuals, HIV prevention and transmission myths are widespread. Debunking them could have HIV prevention value.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	751-760
Number of pages	10
Journal	AIDS and Behavior
Volume	16
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-011-9953-7
State	Published - Apr 1 2012

Keywords

Beliefs
HIV
HIV status
Misconceptions
Myths
Prevention

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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