What makes women feel powerful? An exploratory study of relationship power and sexual decision-making with African Americans at risk for HIV/STDs

• Published in: Women & health Vol. 39; no. 3; p. 1
• Main Authors: Harvey, S Marie, Bird, Sherly Thorburn
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2004
• Subjects: Adult; African Americans - psychology; African Americans - statistics & numerical data; Attitude to Health; Condoms - utilization; Contraception Behavior - psychology; Cultural Characteristics; Decision Making; Female; HIV Infections - psychology; Humans; Male; Oregon - epidemiology; Risk Factors; Sexual Partners - psychology; Sexually Transmitted Diseases - prevention & control; Sexually Transmitted Diseases - psychology; Sexually Transmitted Diseases - transmission; Surveys and Questionnaires; Women's Health; Oregon

Because of the importance of relationship power and cultural norms on women's ability to protect themselves from HIV/STDs, effective interventions must address power differentials among men and women. These programs need to be informed by and adapted to the cultural values of the target populat...