[The extent of HIV testing in the Norwegian population seen in relation to sex behavior].
To estimate the incidence of clinical HIV-testing and the association between testing and sexual habits, data from a 1992 population-based, anonymous survey of sexual behaviour were analysed. The sample size was 10,000 subjects between 18 and 60 years of age and the response rate was 48%. 15% of the males and 13% of the females reported having been HIV-tested at least once during the period 1985-92, and 1% of the sample four times or more. The incidence of testing has increased. However, a decrease in first time testing was observed after 1990. The best predictors of HIV-testing are the partner's test behaviour and the number of sexual partners during a lifetime.
Seksjon for epidemiologi, Statens Institut for Folkehelse, Oslo.
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D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009664:Norway / Q000453:epidemiology; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
Omfang av HIV-testing i den norske befolkning sett i sammenheng med seksuell atferd.