Fluctuations in depression and well-being are associated with sexual risk episodes among HIV-positive men.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Research has suggested a weak association between depression and sexual risk behavior in men who have sex with men (MSM). The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between within-person fluctuations in depression and well-being and episodes of sexual risk-taking among HIV-positive MSM.

Methods

One hundred six sexually active HIV-positive MSM living in New York City completed a structured weekly survey over 6 weeks. In Weeks 1, 3, and 5, they responded to items assessing their sexual behavior, depression, and well-being in the prior week. Multilevel logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore the relationship between changes in levels of depression and well-being, and episodes of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Wilson PA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4123959 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature