title: Sexual activity and knowledge of safe sex reported by HIV-infected persons receiving home care.
abstract: Sexual activity and knowledge of safe sex were assessed for 57 human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected persons on admission to home care. More than one third of the individuals providing information were sexually active; 72% of the sexually active persons reported that they practiced safe sex. Definitions of safe sex were inconsistent, particularly regarding safety of oral sex. Needs for counseling on safe sex of HIV-infected persons receiving home care practices were clearly evident.
authors.affiliation: Ohio State University College of Nursing, Columbus, USA. nickel.l@osu.edu
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Nickel
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Salsberry
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: O'Connell
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Long
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012736:Sex Education; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires