Factors associated with sexual problems in HIV-positive gay men
Factors associated with sexual problems in HIV-positive gay men
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DOI:
10.1258/0956462042395221
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发表时间:
2004-11-01
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
Petrak, J
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作者:
Cove, J;Petrak, J
Our objective was to determine factors associated with sexual problems in a sample of HIV-seropositive gay male clinic patients. Using a cross-sectional survey design a volunteer sample of 78 outpatient HIV-seropositive gay male service users completed a self-report questionnaire. This examined sexual problems, their perceived causes and associated factors including demographics, health status, sexual behaviour, self-justifications for sexual risk-taking and mood state (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale).Fifty (69%) of 78 HIV-positive gay men reported one or more sexual problems. Erectile dysfunction (ED) was reported by 38% rising to 51% in the context of trying to use condoms. Loss of interest in sex was reported by 41% and 24% experienced delayed ejaculation. The presence of sexual problems affected condom use in that 33 (90%) of the 37 gay men who had ED associated with condom use were inconsistent condom users in insertive sex compared to 28% of those not having this type of ED (P