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Silences, gestures, and words: nonverbal and verbal communication about HIV/AIDS and condom use in black heterosexual relationships.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20390673     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This qualitative study examined how 27 Black men and women, ages 22 to 50 years, in heterosexual relationships communicated verbally and nonverbally about HIV/AIDS and condom use before first time sex. Although most interviewees reported no HIV/AIDS communication, most noted communication about condom use. Verbal condom communication focused typically on requests and declarations, whereas nonverbal communication centered on the presentation of condoms. Women were more likely to communicate about condoms verbally, whereas men were more likely to do so nonverbally. Interviewees who communicated about condom use were more likely than those who did not to report first-time condom use. We discuss these findings and their implications within the context of relationship and sociocultural factors relevant to HIV/AIDS in Black communities.
Authors:
Lisa Bowleg; Pamela Valera; Michelle Teti; Jeanne M Tschann
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health communication     Volume:  25     ISSN:  1532-7027     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Commun     Publication Date:  2010 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-04-14     Completed Date:  2010-08-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8908762     Medline TA:  Health Commun     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  80-90     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Community Health and Prevention, Drexel University.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
African Americans
Condoms / utilization*
Female
HIV Infections / prevention & control*
Humans
Interpersonal Relations*
Interviews as Topic
Male
Middle Aged
Nonverbal Communication*
Questionnaires
Safe Sex
United States
Verbal Behavior*
Young Adult
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
5P50 MH42459/MH/NIMH NIH HHS

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