The distribution of sex acts and condom use within partnerships in a rural sub-Saharan African population.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In an HIV/AIDS epidemic driven primarily by heterosexual transmission, it is important to have an understanding of the human sexual behaviour patterns that influence transmission. We analysed the distribution and predictors of within-partnership sexual behaviour and condom use in rural Zimbabwe and generated parameters for use in future modelling analyses.

Methods

A population-based cohort was recruited from a household census in 12 communities. A baseline survey was carried out in 1998-2000 with follow-up surveys after 3 and 5 years. Statistical distributions were fitted to reported within-partnership numbers of total, unprotected and protected sex acts in the past two weeks. Multilevel linear and logistic regression models were constructed to assess predictors

SUBMITTER: Smith J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3928170 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature