Editorial: The Double Bind in Science Policy and the Protection of Women from HIV Infection

The double-bind message given women about preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection suggests that, if a partner will not use a condom, the woman should use a spermicide. The debate about the protection offered by spermicides is reviewed, and research on prevention effectiveness is urge...

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Published in:	American journal of public health (1971) Vol. 82; no. 11; p. 1471
Main Author:	Stein, Zena A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	New York, N.Y American Public Health Association 01-11-1992
Subjects:	Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome AIDS Condoms Contraception Disease Control Double Bind Hypothesis Editorials Females Health Education HIV Human immunodeficiency virus Incidence Misconceptions Prevention Protective Behavior Public Health Public Policy Sex Education Sexual behavior Sexuality Women
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Summary:	The double-bind message given women about preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection suggests that, if a partner will not use a condom, the woman should use a spermicide. The debate about the protection offered by spermicides is reviewed, and research on prevention effectiveness is urged. (SLD)
ISSN:	0090-0036
DOI:	10.2105/AJPH.82.11.1471