Influence of a partner's HIV serostatus, use of highly active antiretroviral therapy, and viral load on perceptions of sexual risk behavior in a community sample of men who have sex with men
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A study has been carried out to assess perceptions of gay and bisexual men concerning risk of HIV transmission through various sexual practices with a new sex partner depending on that partner's disclosed HIV status, viral load, and antiretroviral treatment status. Preliminary evidence suggests that some gay and bisexual men judge risk based on the perceived HIV status of their sex partners and not on the general assumption that all sex partners entail equal risk, though that is emphasized by many prevention campaigns. Study participants read 4 scenarios and rated each for risk of HIV transmission.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2001
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Impact of medical and nonmedical factors on physician decision making for HIV/AIDS antiretroviral treatment
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Most doctors will prescribe highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) when the patient's CD4 T cell counts drop and their blood viral levels increase, according to a survey of 495 infectious disease specialists. They would be less likely to prescribe HAART if the patient was homeless, abused alcohol or drugs, or had a history of mental illness or noncompliance.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2000
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Sexually transmitted diseases and the increased risk for HIV transmission: implications for cost-effectiveness analyses of sexually transmitted disease prevention interventions
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Preventing sexually transmitted diseases could also prevent many cases of HIV infection. Researchers estimate that sexually transmitted diseases could cause over 5,000 new cases of HIV infection per year. Syphilis appears most likely to increase the transmission of HIV.
Publication Name: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999)
Subject: Health
ISSN: 1525-4135
Year: 2000
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