Sample descriptive statistics.

Notes: Standard deviations in parentheses. ∧The mean of binary variables – figures without a reported standard deviation – are converted to percentages by multiplying by 100: i.e. 0.34 represents 34%. Unless otherwise indicated next to variable name, all variables are binary indicators. Perception of HIV risk is a 0–3 scale with 0 representing no risk and 3 great risk. Perception of HIV risk is a 0–3 scale with 0 representing no risk and 3 great risk. Used condom at Last Sex = 1 if the individual used a condom during the last sexual encounter. Always/Usually Used Condoms = 1 if the respondent reported usually or always using condoms with his/her most recent sexual partner. Riskier Unprotected Sex = 1 if the individual reported never or sometimes using condoms with a partner reported to be of. unknown or positive HIV serostatus. Per Capita Monthly Household Income is provided in Rand. During the time of survey, the exchange rate was 1 Rand = 0.129 USD. Previous STD refers to whether the individual had a known STD in the past or reported symptoms of dysuria, genital. discharge, or genital sores at any time. Concurrent Sexual Network = 1 if the respondent reported having a concurrent sexual partner or if he/she reported that. the last partner was in a concurrent sexual relationship, as well. HIV Knowledge Score counted correct answers to whether HIV can be transmitted via food prepared by someone with. HIV/AIDS, by being coughed/sneezed on, from mother to child, and whether it is possible for a healthy-looking person to have HIV. HIV Conspiracy Belief = 1 if the responded believed that HIV was created by humans, AIDS was created by scientists America, or that AIDS was invented to kill blacks.