A Randomized, Controlled Trial of a Behavioral Intervention to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Disease among Minority Women
Authors:
- Jeanna M. PiperJPJeanna M. Piper
- Edward R. NewtonENEdward R. Newton
- Sondra T. PerdueSPSondra T. Perdue
- Reyes RamosRRReyes Ramos
- Jane Dimmitt ChampionJCJane Dimmitt Champion
- Fernando A. GuerraFGFernando A. Guerra
- 14 January 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 340 (2) , 93-100
Abstract
African-American and Hispanic women are disproportionately affected by sexually transmitted diseases, including the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In the effort to reduce infection rates, it is important to create and evaluate behavioral interventions that are specific to the target populations.Keywords
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