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A STUDY OF AIDS-RELATED COMPLEX PATIENTS

Diss Abstr Int (Sci); 47(4):1704 1986. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ICDB/87638222
Derose JA; United States International Univ.

Abstract: The problem: Current research indicated that 10 to 20 percent of AIDS-related complex (ARC) patients progress to a diagnosis of AIDS. This is particularly alarming when considering the possibility that there are approximately 170,000 Americans with an ARC diagnosis. The major concern of this study was to investigate the sexual activities ARC patients practiced one year prior to diagnosis and to investigate if ARC patients, subsequent to being diagnosed, have changed their sexual practices, and particularly whether or not they are practicing 'safe sex' so as to lessen the possibilities of spreading the highly contagious disease. Method: A 29 item questionnaire was developed. The instrument was designed to solicit data pertinent to identify the sexual behavior patterns of gay males prior and subsequent to being diagnosed as having AIDS-related complex. The questionnaire was administered to 49 subjects. There were six major research questions evaluated. Results: The findings of the data showed that the majority of subjects had changed their sexual practices since their diagnosis of ARC. The subjects' perceived understanding of 'safe' and 'unsafe' sexual practices has resulted in the need for additional educational programs geared toward educating high-risk groups.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*TRANSMISSION AIDS-Related Complex/*TRANSMISSION Human Risk *Sex Behavior THESIS

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