Power and attitudes in relationships (PAIR) among a sample of low-income, African-American women : Implications for HIV/AIDS prevention

摘要: This study describes a scale that was designed to measure low-income urban, heterosexual women's perception of Power and Attitudes in Relationships (PAIR). Although frequently mentioned the literature as an important aspect risk for HIV, there are few described scales which such attitudes among this population. PAIR based part on Connell's (1987) Theory gender power. found be reliable (alpha = 0.79) Baltimore cross-sectional sample inner-city women (n 417), half whom were HIV-negative HIV-positive. Our findings suggest is both HIV-infected HIV-uninfected women. The can useful tool understanding interpersonal context HIV.