Date of Award
2015
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Social Work
Abstract
The following study examines the role of HIV/AIDS complacency and substance use on sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men. The study analyzes data collected at a bathhouse over a seven day period beginning on June 9, 2014 and ending on June 15, 2014. The independent variables of HIV/AIDS complacency and substance use, along with the dependent variable of sexual risk behavior are examined through the lens of protection motivation theory. Protection motivation theory posits that response efficacy and threat appraisal influence how a person makes decisions. The implications and findings of the study related to direct community prevention and evidence informed social work practice and education are discussed.
Recommended Citation
Lloyd, Michael Richard, "An Examination of HIV/AIDS Complacency, Attitudes and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for Community Based Prevention Efforts, Practitioners and Social Work Education" (2015). Dissertations. 1479.
https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss/1479
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