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SUBMITTER: McGarrity LA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5348277 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jun
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
McGarrity Larissa A LA Senn Theresa E TE Walsh Jennifer L JL Scott-Sheldon Lori A J LAJ Carey Kate B KB Carey Michael P MP
AIDS and behavior 20170601 6
Research suggests that intentions are an important determinant of sexual risk behavior. However, this association is often weaker than hypothesized. This research investigated whether psychological distress (i.e., depression, anxiety) can help to explain the intentions-behavior gap. We used data from 397 patients seeking care at an STI clinic to test whether the association between partner concurrency intentions and behavior 3 months later was moderated by distress. Intentions predicted concurre ...[more]