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. 1990 Apr;80(4):416–418. doi: 10.2105/ajph.80.4.416

AIDS risk behavior patterns among gay men in small southern cities.

J A Kelly 1, J S St Lawrence 1, T L Brasfield 1, L Y Stevenson 1, Y E Diaz 1, A C Hauth 1
PMCID: PMC1404577  PMID: 2316760

Abstract

Men entering gay bars in three small southern cities were administered questionnaires to assess AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) risk knowledge, perceived norms concerning the social acceptability of AIDS risk precautions, and personal sexual behavior. Seventy-seven percent (N = 355) of male patrons completed the measures. While risk knowledge levels were high, respondents did not perceive strong norms favoring risk reduction precautions. Rates of risk behavior were considerably higher than those reported for gay men in large urban epicenters.

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