An exploratory study of the impact of AIDS on black college students� sexual behaviors and attitudes, 1988

This study was undertaken to explore the impact of AIDS on black college students' sexual behaviors and attitudes. Participants in the study came from two black private colleges and consisted of 26 females and 26 males. To investigate the impact of AIDS on the participants sexual behaviors and attitudes, a questionnaire was designed. The questions were designed to indicate whether or not there was a shift in sexual attitudes and behaviors after extensive publicity on AIDS - i.e., subjects would be more selective in choosing potential sex partners; would use condoms more frequently; would limit the number of sexual partners; would get to know partners longer before engaging in sex; and would seek more information from partners regarding their prior sexual experiences. The findings of this study revealed that black college students' sexual behaviors and attitudes have not changed significantly after extensive publicity on AIDS. There appears to be a lack of concern among college students about AIDS. Many college students do not consider AIDS as a personal problem. of college students believe in the myth that the college is an 'AIDS free' on