Social Stigma and Negative Consequences: Factors that Influence College Students' Decisions To Seek Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections.
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| Title: | Social Stigma and Negative Consequences: Factors that Influence College Students' Decisions To Seek Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections. |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Barth, Karen R., Cook, Robert L., Downs, Julie S., Switzer, Galen E., Fischhoff, Baruch |
| Source: | Journal of American College Health. Jan 2002 50(4):153-159. |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 7 |
| Publication Date: | 2002 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: | College Students, Decision Making, Higher Education, Screening Tests, Sexuality, Social Influences, Student Attitudes, Student Behavior |
| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
| Abstract: | Examined key factors that influenced college students to seek screening for sexually transmitted diseases. Data from student interviews indicated that social stigmas and negative consequences (particularly the negative consequences of testing and perceived vulnerability to infection) represented significant barriers to being tested. Many students stated they would rather not know than be tested. (SM) |
| Entry Date: | 2002 |
| Accession Number: | EJ646426 |
| Database: | ERIC |
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| Abstract: | Examined key factors that influenced college students to seek screening for sexually transmitted diseases. Data from student interviews indicated that social stigmas and negative consequences (particularly the negative consequences of testing and perceived vulnerability to infection) represented significant barriers to being tested. Many students stated they would rather not know than be tested. (SM) |
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| ISSN: | 0744-8481 |
