Gender differences in risk behaviors among HIV+ persons with an IDU history

Article Abstract:

Women seem more likely than men to report use or non-use of condoms with their primary partners. An analysis of 324 HIV-positive intravenous drug using people in Marseille, France found that women were far more likely than men to shoot up with a partner but less likely to sterilize the needles. Men and women with HIV-negative partner were likely to use condoms (two-thirds of them) but less likely if the partner was HIV-positive. Women seem to protect their partners from HIV more often than themselves.

Sex, Safety and security measures, HIV patients

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Unsafe sex with casual partners and quality of life among HIV-infected gay men: Evidence from a large representative sample of outpatients attending French hospitals (ANRS-EN12-VESPA)

Article Abstract:

The influences of lifestyle characteristics and health-related quality of life (HRQL) on unsafe sex with casual partners in a representative sample of HIV-infected gay men are assessed. Risky sexual behavior with casual partners is frequent among HIV-infected gay men and this behavior is related to poor mental HRQL.

Health aspects, Risk factors, HIV infection, HIV infections, Quality of life, Gay men

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Knowledge of HIV postexposure prophylaxis in a population of HIV-positive outpatients: results of a French national survey

Article Abstract:

The preventive programs are carried out to increase the knowledge of HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) among HIV-positive individuals. Lack of knowledge is associated with older age, low educational level, and lack of ability to confide in nurses and to seek out information from various sources.

Science & research, Research, HIV (Viruses), HIV, Prophylaxis

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