Indicators for sexual HIV transmission risk among people in Thailand attending HIV care: the importance of positive prevention
Indicators for sexual HIV transmission risk among people in Thailand attending HIV care: the importance of positive prevention
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DOI:
10.1136/sti.2008.032532
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发表时间:
2009-02-01
影响因子:
3.6
通讯作者:
Fox, K. K.
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作者:
Tunthanathip, P.;Lolekha, R.;Fox, K. K.
Background: Almost half of all new HIV infections in Thailand occur among low-risk partners of people infected with HIV, so it is important to include people infected with HIV in prevention efforts.Methods: Risk for HIV transmission was assessed among people with HIV attending routine care at the National Infectious Disease Institute in Thailand. Sexual risk behaviour, sexually transmitted infection (STI-syphilis, gonorrhoea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis and genital ulcers) prevalence and HIV disclosure status were assessed. Patients were provided with STI care, risk-reduction and HIV disclosure counselling.Results: Baseline data were assessed among 894 consecutive people with HIV (395 men and 499 women) from July 2005 to September 2006. Unprotected last sex with a partner of unknown or negative HIV status (unsafe sex) was common (33.2%) and more likely with casual, commercial or male-to-male sex partners than with steady heterosexual partners (p= 0.03). People receiving antiretroviral treatment were less likely to report unsafe sex (p