Chatters on the Internet: a special target group for HIV prevention.

摘要: This study examined characteristics of men who use gay chat boxes on the Internet, including dating behaviour and sexual risk-taking with sex partners were initially met through chatting. Men asked to complete a brief questionnaire Internet. The contained questions demographics, chatting-related variables, behaviour. results show that large majority 190 respondents reported actual encounters as well Almost 30% engaged in dates inconsistent safe level unprotected increased number chatting increased. These suggest chatters Internet may be new target group for HIV prevention. Further is needed gain insight into feasibility prevention efforts this group.