1	I can depend on my partner to help me practice safer sex if I need help.
2	My partner doesn't support safer sex.
3a (if HIV-negative)	I can't turn to my partner for guidance regarding safer sex.
3b (if HIV-positive)	I can't turn to my partner for guidance regarding HIV.
4*	My partner depends on me for help when it comes to practicing safer sex.
5	My partner and I enjoy practicing safer sex.
6a (if HIV-negative)	My partner knows I can do what is necessary to protect myself from HIV.
6b (if HIV-positive)	My partner knows I can do what is necessary to take care of myself when it comes to sustaining my health.
7	I feel personally responsible for the health and well being of my partner.
8a (if HIV-negative)	My partner and I share similar attitudes and beliefs about practicing safer sex.
8b (if HIV-positive)	My partner and I share similar attitudes and beliefs about being HIV- positive or having AIDS.
9a (if HIV-negative)	I don't think my partner appreciates what I've done to protect my health when it comes to HIV.
9b (if HIV-positive)	I don't think my partner appreciates what I've done to sustain my health when it comes to HIV.
10a (if HIV-negative)	If I were to become infected with HIV my partner would not be there for me.
10b (if HIV-positive)	If I were to experience complications related to being HIV-positive or having AIDS my partner would not be there for me.
11a (if HIV-negative)	My relationship with my partner makes me feel secure that my chances of becoming infected with HIV are low.
11b (if HIV-positive)	My relationship with my partner makes me feel secure that my chances of becoming re-infected with HIV are low.
12a (if HIV-negative)	I can talk to my partner about safer sex practices if needed.
12b (if HIV-positive)	I can talk to my partner about HIV or AIDS if needed.
13	My beliefs about the importance of safer sex are respected by my partner.

^*Items #4, #15, and #24 were dropped for the current analysis.