AIDS-related risk perception and sexual behaviour among sexually transmitted disease clinic attenders.

作者: Nicola J James , Pamela A Gillies , Christopher J Bignell

DOI: 10.1177/095646249100200408

关键词: Risk perceptionHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV)PsychiatrySocial groupPsychological interventionPerceptionMedicineAcquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)Clinical psychologyDeveloped countrySocial skills

摘要: This paper presents a cross-sectional study of the relationship between perception risk HIV infection and in relation to sexual behaviors conducted genitourinary clinic. A total 767 patients comprised sample. The respondents covering sociodemographic details answered 12-page questionnaire about perceptions relating transmission knowledge attitudes HIV/AIDS self-reported behavior. Results show that only 574 questionnaires were suitable for analysis. There significantly more men who perceived themselves be at infection. Knowledge on was high samples social groups professionals. Moreover no significant differences found scores personal risk. Heterosexual women number partners showed 67% than 44% reported having multiple partners. majority due frequent reporting high-risk behaviors. Young sexually active people worldwide do not perceive Those engaged are least likely Finishing findings this could provide data clinic-based interventions aiming altering peoples changing promoting interpersonal skills.

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