Unsafe sexual behavior among HIV-infected patients in Croatia, 2006: prevalence and associated factors (CROSBI ID 141229)
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Zekan, Šime ; Novotny, Thomas E. ; Begovac, Josip
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Unsafe sexual behavior among HIV-infected patients in Croatia, 2006: prevalence and associated factors
Information about risky sexual behavior among people living with HIV/AIDS is important to prevent the spread of the disease. Using an anonymous, self-administrated questionnaire, we surveyed 185 HIV-infected patients about risk behaviors at the University Hospital for Infectious Diseases in Croatia. Unprotected anal or vaginal sex in the preceding 6 months with partners of uninfected/unknown HIV status was reported by 20% of men who have sex with men (MSM), about half of whom reported multiple casual partners of unknown HIV status ; 6% of heterosexual men ; and 3% of women. Heterosexual patients were potentially more likely to expose regular partners to HIV but reported no risk behaviors with casual, non-concordant partners. MSM reported more risk behaviors, which were strongly associated with having ≥ 2 sexual partners in the last 6 months and both insertive and receptive anal sex. Educational interventions in Croatia should target MSM to prevent high rates of HIV transmission
HIV AIDS Risky sexual behavior
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