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Increases in Unprotected Anal Intercourse with Serodiscordant Casual Partners Among HIV-Negative Gay Men in Sydney

Authors: Iryna B. Zablotska, June Crawford, John Imrie, Garrett Prestage, Fengyi Jin, Andrew Grulich, Susan Kippax

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

Prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse between casual male partners (UAIC) has been increasing worldwide. We explored trends in serodiscordant UAIC and the associated factors among gay men in Sydney. Proportions of HIV-positive and negative men with serodiscordant casual partners increased during 2003–2006. Prevalence of serodiscordant UAIC increased among HIV-negative men. Age, number of partners, seeking partners online, drug use and esoteric practices were associated with serodiscordant UAIC. Increases in serodiscordant UAIC may be related to growing disclosure. These findings do not indicate a core group of high-risk men. More research is needed about the context in which serodiscordant UAIC happens.

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Title: Increases in Unprotected Anal Intercourse with Serodiscordant Casual Partners Among HIV-Negative Gay Men in Sydney
Authors: Iryna B. Zablotska
June Crawford
John Imrie
Garrett Prestage
Fengyi Jin
Andrew Grulich
Susan Kippax
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-008-9506-x

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