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Correlates of Serodiscordant Condomless Anal Intercourse Among Virologically Detectable HIV-Positive Young Men Who Have Sex with Men

Authors: Douglas Bruce, José A. Bauermeister, Shoshana Y. Kahana, Eduardo Mendoza, M. Isabel Fernández, The Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN)

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 11/2018

Abstract

Sexual transmission risk occurs in the context of serodiscordant condomless anal intercourse (CAI) where the seropositive partner is virologically detectable (VL+) and/or seronegative partner is not on PrEP. We analyzed correlates of serodiscordant CAI among 688 VL+ young men who have sex with men (YMSM). In multivariable analyses, serodiscordant CAI was associated with a receiving a HIV diagnosis in the past 6 months, greater depressive symptoms, and cocaine use during the past 90 days. Although HIV+ YMSM currently experience disparities across the continuum of care, those new to care may need support adopting risk reduction strategies with their sexual partners.

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Title: Correlates of Serodiscordant Condomless Anal Intercourse Among Virologically Detectable HIV-Positive Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Authors: Douglas Bruce
José A. Bauermeister
Shoshana Y. Kahana
Eduardo Mendoza
M. Isabel Fernández
The Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN)
Publication date: 01-11-2018
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 11/2018
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2183-5

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