Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2006
Comparative StudyOlder women's attitudes, behavior, and communication about sex and HIV: a community-based study.
To examine the effects of race and marriage on the sexual attitudes, behavior, and patient-physician communication about sexuality and HIV/AIDS among older women. ⋯ Older women in this sample were sexually active, engaged in potentially risky sexual behavior, and believed that physicians should address issues of sexuality. Older African American women were significantly more likely than white women to report HIV-related changes in their behavior and to discuss sex with a physician. This community-based study corroborates clinical research and suggests both a gap and a disparity in older women's dialogue with physicians. It also indicates the need for more broadly generalizable data on issues pertinent to older women's sexual health.
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Journal of women's health · Jul 2006
Relationship between English language use and preferences for involvement in medical care among Hispanic women.
To assess how English language use by Hispanic women affects their preferences for participating in decision making and information seeking regarding medical care. ⋯ Increased use of English language may influence Hispanic women's preferences for participating in medical decisions and their information-seeking behavior.