What is one reason that the "reported" rates of sexually transmitted infections for African American males may be higher than for other non-minority groups?

a. There is less stigmatism associated with sexually transmitted infections in the African American community.
b. African American males are more likely to seek health care in clinics, where incidence is reported, rather than at private providers, who do not always report sexually transmitted infections.
c. There are certain genetic factors common in African Americans, which increases their susceptibility to many sexually transmitted infections.
d. African American males are more likely to seek treatment at the earliest onset of symptoms.


ANS: B

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