Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Yolanda Villarreal

Publications

• Research Article
  Predictors of Sexual Scripts Among Young, Sexually-Active, Substance-Using African American Women
  Author(s): Mandy J Hill, Misha Granado, Yolanda Villarreal, Jamie Fuega, David J Robinson and Angela L StottsMandy J Hill, Misha Granado, Yolanda Villarreal, Jamie Fuega, David J Robinson and Angela L Stotts
  
  Background: The HIV epidemic in the US continues to disproportionately affect the health of young, African American women. The focus here is on predictors of sexual scripts, which are roadmaps to sexual decision making. The objective is to examine life experiences, normative beliefs and cultural predictors of sexual scripts that place young, sexually-active, substance-using, African American women (YSSAAW), a population with significant vulnerability to HIV, at even greater risk of becoming HIV positive. Methods: Face-to-face, tablet-assisted, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 30 YSSAAW in a private or public emergency department in Houston, TX, USA. Interviews were professionally transcribed, then coded by a trained 3-member coding team. One interview was used to create the codebook. Codes were organized into primary themes during face-to-face meetings. Inter-coder reli.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000655

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