The participation of the original instrument's author increased the assertiveness of the final version in Portuguese language [ 16].
Therefore, HIV/AIDS interventions should increase the awareness of FSWs about HIV and should address assertiveness training to refuse unsafe sex.
With hindsight, it can be argued that the BBC suffered long-term damage because of his stubborn failure – along with that of senior colleagues – to recognise and allow for the increasing assertiveness of the politically appointed board of governors, reflecting a fundamental shift in the rules of engagement between Westminster and Broadcasting House.
The public doesn't seem to mind this increasing assertiveness: The Supreme Court regularly shows up in polls as the most respected branch of government.
Considering the changes in dental healthcare, such as the increasing assertiveness of patients, the introduction of new dental professionals, and regulated competition, it becomes more important that general dental practitioners (GDPs) take patients' views into account.
The increasing sexual assertiveness of Spanish women has also contributed to the Viagra trend.
Developing the patient's assertiveness and confidence in self-advocacy, and increasing the patient's expectation of and preparedness for direct communication with hospital staff, may help to boost staff familiarity and rapport with the patient.
Given the increasing assertiveness of patients, it is startling the GDP's estimated only half of the patients' views correctly.
The guidelines say Japan is concerned by China's growing military spending, modernisation of its armed forces, and increased naval assertiveness in the East China and South China seas.
Correction: January 5, 2003, Sunday An article on Nov. 3 about the increased assertiveness of teenage girls in romantic and sexual relationships misstated the year the singer Aaliyah had a hit with "Are You That Somebody?" which at one point likens a girl to a hawk and a boy to her prey.
