TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2007//
TI  - Predictors of Condom Use and HIV Testing Among Midlife and Older Women Seeking Medical Services
JO  - Journal of aging and health
A1  - Shibusawa, Tazuko
A1  - Sormanti, Mary
SP  - 705
EP  - 719
VL  - 19
IS  - 4
N2  - Objectives: This study examines correlates and predictors of sexual HIV risk reported by a sample of midlife and older women (M age = 56.01 years, SD = 4.34). Methods: In sum, 1,280 participants were recruited from primary health clinics and a hospital emergency department. Results: Of those women in a heterosexual relationship (n = 623), 73% reported having vaginal sex in the past 6 months. Only 12% of these women reported always using a condom during vaginal sex; 45% reported having been tested for HIV. Logistic regression analyses revealed that condom use is associated with more education, being employed, living with a partner, and being HIV positive. HIV testing is associated with being younger, unemployed, and not living with a partner. Discussion: These results (a) demonstrate that midlife and older women are at risk for HIV/AIDS and (b) contribute to a growing understanding of the risk picture involved with such women.<p /> 
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SN  - 0898-2643
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0898264307301173
ID  - ref1
ER  -