Sexual Risk Behavior and Symptoms of Historical Loss in American Indian Men

@article{Anastario2013SexualRB,
  title={Sexual Risk Behavior and Symptoms of Historical Loss in American Indian Men},
  author={Michael P. Anastario and Kris Fourstar and Elizabeth Rink},
  journal={Journal of Community Health},
  year={2013},
  volume={38},
  pages={894-899}
}
Native Americans in the United States are not typically regarded as a most at-risk population for HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), despite emerging evidence which suggests otherwise. As a result, Native Americans lack access to key prevention services and programs. In planning prevention programs for this unique population, however, it is important to take into account the cultural factors that may be implicated in health risk behaviors. Historical Loss is a type of… 
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