[Determinants associated wtih the presence of risk behaviors in HIV infected patients].
BACKGROUND
Determinants associated with risk behaviours are evaluated in a known HIV-infected population not belonging to the great metropolitan nuclei.


METHODS
110 unselected HIV+ patients were interviewed, including 77 variables. Their association with sharing needles, and unprotected sex is analysed.


RESULTS
Sharing needles was associated to: low academic achievement (p = 0.045), no children (p = 0.045), any physical limitation (p = 0.004), previous admission to detoxification unit (p = 0.014), and depression. With unprotected sex were associated: low academic achievement (p = 0.005), lesser time of HIV infection (p = 0.009), no family support (p = 0.005), and scanty information about HIV transmission (p = 0.018).


CONCLUSIONS
A cohort of HIV-infected subjects who persist with risk practices is remaining. Some easily recognizable variables may be useful for their early recognition.
Llibre
J M
JM
Servicio de Medicina Interna, Hospital Sant Jaume, Calella, Barcelona.
Bolibar
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Bleda
M J
MJ
Fábregas
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N
Martínez
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M
Juanhuix
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016485:Needle Sharing / Q000009:adverse effects; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D013030:Spain; D018709:Statistics, Nonparametric; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014505:Urban Population
Determinantes asociados al mantenimiento de comportamientos de riesgo para la transmisión del VIH en pacientes ya infectados.