Personality correlates of HIV vaccine trial participation

Individual differences in motivations and behaviors among HIV-negative part icipants in HIV vaccine trials remain unclear. 127 active participants in v accine trials completed an anonymous questionnaire assessing motivations fo r trial participation, personality las measured by the NEO-FFI), and percei ved risk of HIV infection. Results revealed that Neuroticism was positively related to perceived risk of HIV infection, a desire for HIV testing, and a desire for protection from HIV as motivation for trial participation. Imp lications for personality research in HIV vaccine trials are discussed. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.