Teens use condoms for wrong reasons
Chicago AP report notes teens choose condoms mainly for convenience and spontaneity rather than disease prevention. Researchers warn teens underestimate STD risk. study urges messaging on vulnerability, shared responsibility, and ease of use to boost correct condom use among youths.
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Chicago
Susan Kegeles
Ms. Kegeles
Center For Aids Prevention Studies
University of California
San Francisco
American Journal of Diseases of Children
Charles Wibblesman
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Wibbelsman
National Centers For Disease Control
Atlanta
Calls to AIDS hot lines rise after AZT news
New York and San Francisco hot lines saw increased calls after reports AZT can delay AIDS onset. NYC hot line up 25 percent. testers asked where to get tested. San Francisco lines noted more questions about availability and testing, with some discussing costs and access.
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New York
San Francisco
New York City
Don Troise
Gay Men's Health Crisis Inc
Bruce Patterson
Patterson
Louis Sullivan
Federal Health and Human Services
Sullivan
San Francisco Aids Foundation
Project Inform
Steve Petrow
AIDS
Burroughs Wellcome Co
Youth suicide rate seen rising among late 1990s youths
A U S public health task force urges preparation for a projected rise in youth death by own action as late 1990s unfold. It notes many youths lack major mental illness, with factors including conduct disorders, substance abuse, social anxiety, and family stress. The report calls for standardized definitions and expanded warning signs education.
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Washington
Confidence grows in safety of blood supply
Washington AP reports that public understanding of AIDS has raised confidence in the U S blood supply though many fear infection from transfusions or donations. The American Association of Blood Banks survey shows 66 percent see improvements since 1985, with continued misperceptions and safety concerns among the public.
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Washington
American Association of Blood Banks
Laurence A. Sherman
Association
Sherman
United States
Gilbert Clark
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