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. 2013 Jan-Feb;24(1):27-37.
doi: 10.1016/j.jana.2012.03.004. Epub 2012 Jul 13.

Predictors of self-efficacy for HIV prevention among Hispanic women in South Florida

Natalia Villegas  1 , Rosina Cianelli, Rosa Gonzalez-Guarda, Lorena Kaelber, Lilian Ferrer, Nilda Peragallo
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Predictors of self-efficacy for HIV prevention among Hispanic women in South Florida

Natalia Villegas et al. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2013 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Self-efficacy is a critical element for HIV prevention, however little is known about the predictors of self-efficacy for HIV prevention among Hispanic women. In this cross-sectional study we assessed if age, living with a partner, employment status, HIV knowledge, self-esteem, and intimate partner violence (IPV) predicted self-efficacy for HIV prevention in 548 Hispanic women in South Florida who participated in a randomized controlled trial (SEPA). The majority of Hispanic women reported high levels of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. Women who were older, living with a partner, had less HIV knowledge, and had a history of IPV reported significantly lower levels of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. HIV knowledge was the most important predictor of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. Employment was not a significant predictor of self-efficacy for HIV prevention. Predictors identified in the study can be used to identify high-risk Hispanic women who are in need of HIV prevention interventions.

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Conflict of Interest Statement

The authors report no financial interests or potential conflicts of interest with grantors or other entities whose products or services are related to topics covered in this manuscript that could be construed as a conflict of interest.

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