Temporal Variation in One-Time Partnership Rates Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Volatility in sexual contact rates has been recognized as an important factor influencing HIV transmission dynamics. One-time partnerships may be particularly important given the potential to quickly accumulate large number of contacts. Yet, empirical data documenting individual variation in contact rates remain rare. This study provides much needed data on temporal variation in one-time partners to better understand behavioral dynamics and improve the accuracy of transmission models.

Methods

Data for this study were obtained from a longitudinal cohort study of young men who have sex with men and transgender women in Chicago. Participants provided sexual network data every 6 months for 2 years. A series of random effects models examined variation in one-time partn

SUBMITTER: Janulis P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8192435 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature