Prevalence of HIV infection and sexual risk behaviors among individuals having heterosexual sex in low income neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD: the BESURE Study.

摘要: Data from the 2007 heterosexual wave at Baltimore site of National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, a cross-sectional, venue-based sample survey targeting high-risk heterosexuals, are presented on risks associated with reporting unprotected sex casual/exchange partners. Recruitment areas were 10 census tracts within City categorized as being in top 20% most affected by poverty and AIDS Baltimore-Towson metropolitan statistical area. venues not attended for sole purpose finding sexual The study population was 301 men women, aged 18-50, who reported intercourse member opposite past 12 months. prevalence 3% overall. Factors independently casual or exchange partner months homelessness, age, 4 more partners during months, concurrent binge drinking 30 days, history sexually transmitted disease diagnoses. testing results suggest that generalized epidemic is occurring among having these areas. Furthermore, risk behaviors widespread this population, suggesting prevention efforts geographic needed.