Adequary of psychological models for risk reduction behaviour in HIV and AIDS

Authors

  • Elvira M. Ventura Filipe

Keywords:

Human immunodeficiency vírus, social cognition models, sexual behaviour

Abstract

The most commonJy used Social Cognirion models (SCMs) have been aplied to underscand HIV preventive behaviour. This paper describes the major psychological models and their applicability to examine factors associated wich HIV preventive behaviour. The limitations and critcisms that have been highlighted in these models' applicability to HIV preventive behaviour are also described.

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Author Biography

Elvira M. Ventura Filipe

Psicologa do Centro de Referencia e Treinamento DST/AIDS PhD candidata pela University College London - University of London Bolsa de Estudos fornecida pelo CNPq - Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Cientifico e Tecnológico.

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Published

1997-12-21

How to Cite

1.
Filipe EMV. Adequary of psychological models for risk reduction behaviour in HIV and AIDS. DST [Internet]. 1997 Dec. 21 [cited 2024 May 5];9(6):37-41. Available from: https://www.bjstd.org/revista/article/view/202

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 6 (1997)

Section

Original Article