A cognitive behavioural intervention to reduce sexually transmitted infections among gay men: randomised trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To determine the effectiveness of a brief cognitive behavioural intervention in reducing the incidence of sexually transmitted infections among gay men.

Design

Randomised controlled trial with 12 months' follow up.

Setting

Sexual health clinic in London.

Participants

343 gay men with an acute sexually transmitted infection or who reported having had unprotected anal intercourse in the past year.

Main outcome measures

Number of new sexually transmitted infections diagnosed during follow up and self reported incidence of unprotected anal intercourse.

Results

72% (361/499) of men invited to enter the study did so. 90% (308/343) of participants returned at least one follow up questionnaire or re-attended the clinic and requested a check up f

SUBMITTER: Imrie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC32307 | biostudies-literature | 2001 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature