| Publication Abstract Display |
| Type: Published Manuscript |
| Title: Gender differences in the sexual risk practices of HIV+ heterosexual men and women. |
| Authors: Semple SJ, Patterson TL, Grant I |
| Year: 2002 |
| Publication: AIDS and Behavior |
| Volume: 6 Issue: Pages: 45-54 |
| Abstract:Although heterosexual transmission of HIV is an important public health concern in the
United States, there is a paucity of data on the sexual risk practices of HIVCheterosexual men
and women. This study examined gender differences in rates of unprotected vaginal, oral, and
anal sex in a sample of 47 non-IDU heterosexual HIVC individuals (20 men, 27 women) who
reported sexual relations with serodiscordant partners. HIVC women reported significantly
more acts of unprotected vaginal sex as compared to men. Conversely, HIVC men reported
significantly more acts of unprotected receptive oral sex as compared to women. Reasons for
not always using condoms varied by gender. HIVC women were most likely to report partner
refusal, whereas HIVC men were most likely to report that their partner did not ask to use a
condom. Our findings suggest the need to develop behavioral interventions that are sensitive
to gender issues, and take into account the importance of relationship issues. |