Conceptualizing safer sex in a new era: Risk perception and decision-making process among highly sexually active men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at the epicenter of the HIV epidemic. Efforts to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV transmission have traditionally focused on condoms and abstinence from high risk sexual practices. Recently, additional methods such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and viral load sorting have been introduced. The aim of this study was to gain understanding about risk management and risk perception strategies for HIV among highly sexually active Swedish MSM with men in Berlin.

Methods

Eighteen sexually active Swedish MSM who travelled to or lived in Berlin were recruited and interviewed in this study. The data were analyzed using content analysis.

Results and discussion

These men represent a group of knowledgeable MS

SUBMITTER: Dennermalm N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10022342 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature