Safer Sex Intentions among HIV-positive Men in Nepal
Author Information
Author(s): Poudel Krishna C., Tandukar Kalpana Poudel, Nakahara Shinji, Yasuoka Junko, Jimba Masamine
Primary Institution: Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, University of Tokyo, Japan
Hypothesis
Knowledge of HIV-positive men about the consequences of having unprotected sex with seroconcordant partners would promote their intention to practise safer sex with such partners.
Conclusion
Improving the knowledge of HIV-positive persons about the consequences of having unprotected sex with seroconcordant partners might improve their intention to practise safer sex.
Supporting Evidence
- 51% of participants intended to practise safer sex every time with seroconcordant partners.
- Participants aware of HIV superinfection were more likely to intend to practise safer sex.
- Employment status was positively associated with intentions to practise safer sex.
Takeaway
HIV-positive men who know the risks of unprotected sex are more likely to want to use condoms with partners who are also HIV-positive.
Methodology
The study used a structured questionnaire to interview 166 HIV-positive men in Kathmandu Valley, assessing their knowledge and intentions regarding safer sex.
Potential Biases
Responses may have been influenced by social desirability bias due to the sensitive nature of the questions.
Limitations
The study measured intention rather than actual sexual behaviour, and the sample may not represent all HIV-positive men in the area.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 30.5 years; 46% were married, 66% had above primary education, and 69% were employed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p=0.022
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.16-7.34
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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