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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 6/2012

01-08-2012 | Original Paper

Behavioral Surveillance Study: Sexual Risk Taking Behaviour in UK HIV Outpatient Attendees

Authors: Richard Harding, Claudine Clucas, Fiona C. Lampe, Sally Norwood, Heather Leake Date, Martin Fisher, Margaret Johnson, Simon Edwards, Jane Anderson, Lorraine Sherr

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2012

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine demographic, behavioural and self-report disease/treatment variables among HIV-infected individuals (n = 666) that predict unprotected intercourse with a partner of unknown/discordant status. Sexual risk behaviour was reported by 12.8%. In multivariable analysis, risk was more likely to be reported by gay men compared to women or heterosexual men, and for those with higher psychological symptom burden. Psychological symptoms should be assessed and managed in the HIV outpatient setting to ensure integrated care that enhances prevention.
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Metadata
Title
Behavioral Surveillance Study: Sexual Risk Taking Behaviour in UK HIV Outpatient Attendees
Authors
Richard Harding
Claudine Clucas
Fiona C. Lampe
Sally Norwood
Heather Leake Date
Martin Fisher
Margaret Johnson
Simon Edwards
Jane Anderson
Lorraine Sherr
Publication date
01-08-2012
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2012
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-011-0023-y

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