The Influence of Trait Anger and Partner Trust on Depression, Fear of Condom Negotiation, and Sexual Activity Among African-American Women

• In Event: ICA Plenary Interactive Paper/Poster Session II
  In Interactive Paper Session: Health Communication Interactive Poster Session

Abstract

African American women continue to experience a higher rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis than women of other ethnicities (CDC, 2015). To better understand the contributing factors on women’s safe sex practices, this project examines the influence of a woman’s reported trait anger (personality disposition) and judgments about partner trust (expectations about relationships) on depression, fear of condom and multiple indicators of sexual activity.

Authors

• Jennifer A. Samp, U of Georgia

• Valerie Berenice Coles

• Jennifer L. Monahan, U of Georgia