title: Factors Associated with HIV Discussion and Condom Use with Sexual Partners in an Underserved Community in South Africa.
abstract: We examined factors associated with discussing HIV and condom use with a sexual partner. Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted in 2004 prior to the implementation of an HIV awareness campaign in a South African community and in 2008 after a three-year education program. Overall, the proportion of individuals who had discussed HIV with a sexual partner increased from 76% in 2004 to 89% in 2008 (p < .001). Among respondents who had sex six months before completing the surveys, condom use significantly increased from 64% in 2004 to 79% in 2008 (p < .05). Respondents who discussed HIV with a sexual partner were more likely to use condoms than respondents who had not discussed HIV with a sexual partner (OR=2.08, 95% CI=1.16, 3.72). These findings indicate the importance of interventions aimed at promoting HIV awareness and discussion of HIV in communities with individuals at risk of acquiring HIV.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Behavior, University of North Carolina.
authors.forename: Donaldson F
authors.initials: DF
authors.lastname: Conserve
authors.affiliation: Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: Keren
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Middelkoop
authors.affiliation: Department of Biobehavioral Health, The Pennsylvania State University [Penn State].
authors.forename: Gary
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: King
authors.affiliation: Desmond Tutu HIV Centre, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
authors.forename: Linda-Gail
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Bekker
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003142:Communication; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D012747:Sexual Partners / Q000523:psychology*; D013019:South Africa; D013383:Suburban Population; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Condoms; HIV; South Africa; discussion; sexual partners