title: Sexual-risk behaviour and HIV testing among Canadian snowbirds who winter in Florida.
abstract: Rates of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and sexual-risk behaviour for those aged 50 and over in the United States are highest and increasing in Florida, where many Canadian "snowbirds" winter. This pilot study examined the sexual-risk behaviour and predictors of HIV testing in a convenience sample of Canadian snowbirds who winter in Florida (n = 265). Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the odds of testing were increased for the unmarried, those aged 50-64, those who had talked to a doctor about sexual-risk behaviour since age 50, and those who agreed that sex was important in their lives. Dating males were more likely to test than non-dating males. Dating females were not more likely to test than non-dating females; and males who dated were 13.6 times more likely to test than females who dated. Further research will improve understanding of Canadian snowbirds' sexual interactions and HIV-testing behaviour.
authors: School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. kmairs@uwaterloo.ca
authors: Katie
authors: K
authors: Mairs
authors: Sandra L
authors: SL
authors: Bullock
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002170:Canada; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D005431:Florida; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006296:Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012621:Seasons; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014171:Transients and Migrants / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*