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Young Women's Survey (YWS)

The Dallas Young Women's Survey, a study of young African American women attending family planning clinics, was conducted in Dallas, Texas between 1999 and 2000. This study sought to learn more about risk behavior and life situations that might predict HIV/STD risk taking. Nearly 20% of study participants had a current STD and 40% had a history of STD. Several high risk behaviors and psychosocial factors were associated with an STD history. In turn, psychosocial factors related to self-esteem and self-efficacy were linked to high risk behaviors. These factors must be considered in developing HIV/STD prevention programs and behavioral interventions for young African American women.

Presentations & Findings: (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader^®)

Correlates of STD Infection Among Young African American Women

Violence, Risk-Taking, and STD Among Young African American Women

HIV Risk Taking and Predictors of Behavior Among Dallas' Young African American Women, 1999-2000

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