Changes in HIV rates and sexual behavior among homosexual men, 1984 to 1988/92.
Data were collected from 1614 homosexual and bisexual men in 1984 through 1985 and from 1988 to 1992 in Pittsburgh. Of the men entering the study since 1988, 16% reported engaging in unprotected anal receptive intercourse with more than one partner during the 6 months before their visit. Approximately 7% of the younger men and 18% of the men over 22 years of age in the recent cohort were already infected with the human immunodeficiency virus, the same rates as those described 8 years ago. Aggressive risk-reduction programs are needed in high schools and existing networks in the gay community.
Silvestre
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Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Kingsley
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Wehman
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Dappen
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Rinaldo
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D015897:Comorbidity; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D004651:Employment / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D015497:HIV-1; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010414:Pennsylvania / Q000453:epidemiology; D044469:Racial Groups; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000453:epidemiology; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population