L M Niccolai1, D Dorst, L Myers, P J Kissinger. 1. HIV Outpatient Program, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans 70112, USA. Iniccol@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Failure to disclose human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to sexual partners interferes with risk reduction. GOAL OF THIS STUDY: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with disclosure and failure to disclose HIV infection to sexual partners and to describe condom use with nondisclosure. STUDY DESIGN: A longitudinal survey study of HIV seropositive persons recruited at a public STD clinic. RESULTS: Approximately 76% of the study population (n = 147) reported disclosing their HIV status to their last sex partner at baseline. Predictors of disclosure included consistent condom use and being in a monogamous relationship. Twenty-two percent of those who disclosed at baseline reported nondisclosure during follow-up. Approximately 23% reported not using a condom with a person to whom their status was not disclosed. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that ongoing partner notification may be necessary to increase disclosure of HIV status to sex partners over time.
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Failure to disclose human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to sexual partners interferes with risk reduction. GOAL OF THIS STUDY: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with disclosure and failure to disclose HIV infection to sexual partners and to describe condom use with nondisclosure. STUDY DESIGN: A longitudinal survey study of HIV seropositive persons recruited at a public STD clinic. RESULTS: Approximately 76% of the study population (n = 147) reported disclosing their HIV status to their last sex partner at baseline. Predictors of disclosure included consistent condom use and being in a monogamous relationship. Twenty-two percent of those who disclosed at baseline reported nondisclosure during follow-up. Approximately 23% reported not using a condom with a person to whom their status was not disclosed. CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that ongoing partner notification may be necessary to increase disclosure of HIV status to sex partners over time.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Americas; Barrier Methods; Behavior; Condom; Contraception; Contraceptive Methods; Demographic Factors; Developed Countries; Diseases; Family Planning; Hiv Infections; Interpersonal Relations; Louisiana; North America; Northern America; Partner Communication--determinants; Population; Population Characteristics; Research Report; Risk Reduction Behavior; Sex Behavior; Sexual Partners; United States; Urban Population; Viral Diseases
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