HIV status and sexual behaviour among gay men in Ottawa: considerations for public health.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

HIV prevention efforts, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM), have not achieved maximum effectiveness. A survey of MSM in Ottawa, Canada was completed to ascertain whether there were differences in how the perceived HIV status of participants and their partners influenced sexual practices.

Methods

Self-directed surveys were administered to a convenience sample of 721 MSM in Ottawa, Canada from November 2011 through May 2012. Data collection occurred at 14 sites. The survey identified whether participants identified as HIV positive, negative or unsure of their HIV status.

Results

The findings indicated variation between HIV-negative MSM and those who are unsure of their HIV status. Men who were unsure of their HIV status were less likely to rep

SUBMITTER: O'Byrne P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4170207 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature