Correlates of unprotected anal sex with casual partners: A study of gay men living in the southern United States

David R. Holtgrave; Richard Crosby; R. Luke Shouse

doi:10.1007/s10461-006-9116-4

Correlates of unprotected anal sex with casual partners: A study of gay men living in the southern United States

David R. Holtgrave, Richard Crosby, R. Luke Shouse

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This study identified demographic and behavioral correlates of engaging in unprotected anal sex (UAS) with non-main partners among men having sex with men (MSM). Just over 1,000 men completed anonymous surveys with 25% of the men reporting their most recent sexual act with a non-main male partner was UAS. These men tended to be white, older, HIV seropositive, and high (or drunk) when having sex. In multivariate analysis being seropositive, and being high or drunk retained significance. Subsequent research may build upon these findings to determine the causal pathway to UAS among MSM having sex with non-main partners. Findings may be useful in constructing prevention interventions for MSM frequenting gay venues.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	575-578
Number of pages	4
Journal	AIDS and behavior
Volume	10
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-006-9116-4
State	Published - Sep 2006
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Behavioral surveillance
HIV prevention
Homosexual men
Men who have sex with men
Risk behavior

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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