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Predictors of sexual behavior patterns over one year among persons at high risk for HIV. Arch Sex Behav 2002 Apr;31(2):165-76

Date

04/27/2002

Pubmed ID

11974642

DOI

10.1023/a:1014747319587

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-11144355690 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   12 Citations

Abstract

This study examined the sexual risk act patterns of individuals who participated in the NIMH National Multisite HIV Prevention Trial. Patterns of sexual risk were examined over 1 year among 3,104 participants from 37 clinics in 7 regional sites, within both intervention and control conditions. Four patterns were assessed: 100% protected sex or abstinence at follow-up points; improved condom use or abstinence, but not completely protected behavior; relapse to unsafe sex; and unchanged protection. Participants in the intervention condition who responded to the intervention with consistently protected behavior were significantly more likely to be older or young adults, recent immigrants to the United States, and to not barter sex or have alcohol-related problems. The consistently protected participants in the control condition were also significantly more likely to be older. The intervention is likely to be particularly effective with clients in STD clinics with large immigrant populations. Specialized HIV prevention interventions may be needed for commercial sex workers, young persons, and those with alcohol-related problems.

Author List

National Institute of Mental Health Multisite HIV Prevention Trial Group

Author

Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
Adult
Female
HIV Seropositivity
Humans
Male
Prospective Studies
Random Allocation
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior
Sexually Transmitted Diseases