HIV transmission risk behaviors among people living with HIV/AIDS: the need to integrate HIV prevention interventions and public health strategies into HIV care

Journal of Public Health Management and Practice : JPHMP
Ping DuJohn Zurlo

Abstract

People living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS (PLWHA) who continue high-risk behaviors may represent an important source for transmitting HIV infections. To identify factors associated with high-risk behaviors among PLWHA and to plan better HIV prevention intervention strategies in HIV care. A cross-sectional survey to assess HIV transmission risk behaviors including sexual practices, disclosure of HIV infection status to sexual partner(s), and injection drug use. Five HIV outpatient clinics serving diverse PLWHA in south central Pennsylvania. A total of 519 HIV-infected patients. Two high-risk behaviors that may increase HIV transmission risk: (1) any unsafe sexual behavior and (2) nondisclosure of HIV infection status to sexual partner(s). An unsafe sexual behavior was defined as inconsistent condom use, sex under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or exchange of sex for money. A subgroup analysis was performed to examine factors related to unprotected anal intercourse among sexually active men who have sex with men. About two-thirds of 519 HIV patients (65.7%) were sexually active, and nearly 50% of sexually active patients reported at least 1 unsafe sexual behavior. Nondisclosure of HIV infection status was rep...Continue Reading

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