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Quantitative analysis reveals genocidal beliefs hinder HIV testing behaviors in South Africa, suggesting a need for targeted interventions.
Regardless of their origin, genocidal beliefs may be barriers to HIV prevention efforts. In the United States, HIV conspiracies are associated with decreased condom use among African American men. In South Africa, relationships between such beliefs and HIV prevention behaviors have not been tested quantitatively. One critical prevention behavior that may be influenced by genocidal beliefs is HIV testing.
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