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AIDS and Condom-Related Knowledge, Beliefs, and Behaviors in Mexican Migrant Laborers

Author: Organista, Kurt C.
Date Published: 1996


Results from a survey of 55 male and 32 female Mexican migrant workers found that respondents were knowledgeable about actual modes of HIV transmission but also believed in transmission in various unlikely ways; had limited knowledge of proper condom use; used condoms sometimes; and held few negative beliefs about condom use but felt that women carrying condoms are seen as promiscuous.

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