AFRAIDS is a condition that most likely would be seen in:
a. The homosexual population
b. Sexually promiscuous heterosexuals
c. Individuals in a heterosexual monogamous relationship
d. Persons who have a chemical dependency on illegal intravenous drugs
C
This term stands for acute fear regarding acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is seen in individuals whose behaviors based on their lifestyle put them at very little risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. Individuals in a heterosexual monogamous relationship most likely would demonstrate AFRAIDS. The other populations are at higher risk for contracting the disease based on the behaviors associated with their lifestyle.
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