Changes in sexual risk behavior among MSM participating in a research cohort in coastal Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe changes in sexual risk behavior among Kenyan MSM who received regular risk reduction counseling (RRC).

Design

Data were derived from two cohorts of HIV-1-negative and HIV-1-positive MSM in Kenya. Behavioral data were collected at enrollment and at monthly or quarterly scheduled follow-up visits. At each visit, RRC was provided to all men and HIV-1 testing to seronegative men.

Methods

Random effects logistic and Poisson regression models with time since study entry as main variable of interest were used to evaluate changes in number of sex partners and unprotected sex in the past week, and insertive, receptive, and unprotected anal intercourse in the past 3 months. Analyses were adjusted for HIV-1-status, calendar year of follow-up, and several ba

SUBMITTER: Moller LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4734130 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature