"Patterns of Sexual Behavior Change"

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"Patterns of Sexual Behavior Change"

Journal of the American Medical Association (12/25/91) Vol. 266, No. 24, P. 3406

Abstract: In August of 1990, 3,800 homosexual/bisexual men entered a study to assess the change in sexual behavior after HIV testing and counseling, writes the Centers for Disease Control. The men came from four cities: Dallas, Texas; Denver, Colo.; Long Beach, Calif.; and Seattle, Wash. It was found that positive changes in behavior may be linked to training in safer sex skills, enhancing self-confidence in practicing those skills, and identifying and encouraging peer support for HIV risk reduction. The particpants were aware that safer sex reduced the threat of HIV transmission. The study revealed that reducing sexual behavior risk may not be immediate or complete, and that factors important for creating positive change may differ from those necessary to maintain change. Efforts to promote change may differ from efforts to maintain positive behavior change. Because anal sex without a condom with non-steady partners remains at high-risk for HIV transmission, public health agencies should continue to both monitor and target intervention efforts toward safe sex practices among this group, the CDC concludes.

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