Abstract Background: Rates of HIV/AIDS, and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),
are increasing among university students. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to …

To identify factors that influence condom use and the risk of acquiring sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs) among African American college women, the authors surveyed a sample of …

Researchers warn about the spread of HIV infection among college students, low levels of
condom use within this population, and the impact of alcohol consumption on risky …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of the current study was to compare African American college
students who reported condom use for pregnancy prevention only, disease prevention only …

This study compares the prevalence of risky sexual behavior between unmarried Hispanic
and non–Hispanic students in southern Florida and assesses the role of substance use in …

BACKGROUND: People who engage in unprotected sexual intercourse or use injection
drugs are at increased risk for HIV infection and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) …

The absence of consistent and correct usage of condoms increases the risk of sexually
transmitted infections (STI) and HIV/AIDS. However, most studies done to date across the …

Black men who have sex with men (MSM) and black men who have sex with both men and
women (MSMW) may not perceive themselves to be part of the larger gay community and …

The current sexually transmitted disease (STD) epidemic in adolescents has led to concern
about the potential for spread of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). In 1988, a total of …

The sexual behaviors and safer sex practices of college students at a midwestern commuter
university are described. Responses from a student sample of 1,919 indicated that slightly …