Category Archives: Risk Factors
HBCU Study Suggests More Accessible Testing Sites
A study on students at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU), led by Dr. Nanetta Payne of Jackson State University, was published in the December 2006 issue of the Journal of the National Medical Association. A posting on Medical News Now … Continue reading
HIV Testing On College Campuses
On your college/university campus, do you have a location where you can take an HIV test? Is that location your Health Center? Are there other locations on campus that offer HIV testing? Knowing your status is a key element in … Continue reading
Unprotected Sex — Is It Worth The Risk?
I have had several discussions (in person & online) where people choose to have unprotected sex. People justified their decision for unprotected sex for many reasons: – I’m married – I’m in a committed relationship – It’s only oral sex – I … Continue reading
Am I At Risk for HIV?
Discussions about HIV and prevention are usually centered on various communities. The high rates of HIV in gay men, women, people of color, elderly are alarming. But are these groups the only ones at risk? In an earlier post, I … Continue reading
