Knowledge and practice of condom use among black and white South Africans
SOURCE: South African Family Practice
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2003
TITLE AUTHOR(S): K.Peltzer
KEYWORDS: CONDOM USE, CULTURAL PLURALISM, HIV/AIDS PREVENTION
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 2677
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/7953
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/7953
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2003
TITLE AUTHOR(S): K.Peltzer
KEYWORDS: CONDOM USE, CULTURAL PLURALISM, HIV/AIDS PREVENTION
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 2677
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/7953
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/7953
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate knowledge and sexual practices with reference to correct use of condoms among 108 black and 114 white adult South Africans chosen by systematic random sampling. Findings are discussed in view of intervention programmes considering cultural diversity.-
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