Psychometric Properties and Validity of a Multi-dimensional Risk Perception Scale Developed in the Context of a Microbicide Acceptability Study.
Currently available risk perception scales tend to focus on risk behaviors and overall risk (vs partner-specific risk). While these types of assessments may be useful in clinical contexts, they may be inadequate for understanding the relationship between sexual risk and motivations to engage in safe...
| Published in: | Archives of Sexual Behavior Vol. 45; no. 2; pp. 415 - 429 |
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Springer Nature
Feb2016
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