ERIC Number: ED551893
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 144
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ISBN: 978-1-2678-5747-7
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Praying Hands: Influences of Religiosity and Spirituality on Sexual Risk-Taking among Black, College-Attending Emerging Adults
Triplett, Tralonda C.
ProQuest LLC, Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Miami
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have confirmed persistent disproportionate burdens of HIV/AIDS among Black populations in the United States. While treatment advancements have greatly improved qualities of life for persons living with HIV/AIDS, prevention efforts remain focused to reduce incidence among vulnerable populations. Research distinguishing emerging adulthood in the US has characterized it entailing identity formations influencing sexual risk-taking. Religiosity and spirituality have remained pivotal in Black cultures influencing beliefs and normative behaviors around pre-marital sex. The Praying Hands study combines ethnic, demographic, contextual and socio-environmental factors to investigate influences of religiosity and spirituality on HIV risks among Black, college-attending emerging adult populations. By analyzing data from the Multi-Site University Study of Identity and Culture (MUSIC), Praying Hands furthers efforts to consider both individual- and group-level factors to enhance HIV/AIDS risk assessments. A recommendation for further study is enclosed. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: African American Students, Sexuality, At Risk Persons, Racial Differences, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Religious Factors, Religion, African American Culture, Cultural Influences, College Students, Data Analysis, Young Adults
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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