THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN JOHNSON,MAGIC HIV SEROSTATUS DISCLOSURE AND CONDOM USE IN AT-RISK RESPONDENTS

Two waves of data from the National AIDS Behavioral Surveys, one colle cted prior to Magic Johnson's disclosure that he was HIV positive and one collected after; were used to address whether the disclosure was r elated to increases in condom use in a representative sample of respon dents with a risk factor for HIV. Results indicated that Blacks, Hispa nics, those with fewer than 12 years of education, and unmarried respo ndents were more likely to report being influenced by Magic Johnson's announcement, In addition, even when sociodemographic variables relate d to change in condom use were controlled those respondents who report ed being influenced by Magic Johnson's announcement were more likely t o increase their condom use.