Review of HIV vulnerability and condom use in central and eastern Europe. Sex Health 2012 Mar;9(1):34-43
Date
02/22/2012Pubmed ID
22348631Pubmed Central ID
PMC4476380DOI
10.1071/SH11025Scopus ID
2-s2.0-84857464490 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 18 CitationsAbstract
The epidemiological trend of increasing HIV incidence rates due to sexual transmission in central and eastern Europe has been documented. The current review analysed research articles that report on a wide spectrum of vulnerable populations from this world region. Studies of injection drug users, commercial sex workers, men who have sex with men, adolescents and young adults all reported inconsistent condom use. However, these patterns varied across populations and geographic areas. Populations in former Soviet countries - the most affected by HIV - also often appeared to have lower condom use rates. Intensified, comprehensive and locally tailored measures to curb sexual HIV transmission are urgently needed. Social development programs need to incorporate HIV prevention.
Author List
Amirkhanian YAAuthor
Yuri A. Amirkhanian PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AdolescentAdult
Condoms
Condoms, Female
Contraception Behavior
Europe, Eastern
Female
HIV Infections
Humans
Male
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Risk Factors
Risk-Taking
Russia
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Socioeconomic Factors
Substance Abuse, Intravenous
Vulnerable Populations
Young Adult
