scholarly journals Current Sexual Activity and Risky Sexual Behavior in Older Men With or At Risk for HIV Infection

2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 321-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina A. Cooperman ◽  
Julia H. Arnsten ◽  
Robert S. Klein
Author(s):  
Yasemin Tasci ◽  
Berfu Demir ◽  
Muberra Kocak ◽  
Fedi Ercan ◽  
Burak Karadag ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the link between romantic relationship and/or sexual activity of adolescents, and family structure. Methods: Medical records of 1087 adolescent girls were evaluated for age, statute (student, working, out-of-school), incidence of romantic relationship and sexual activity, and family structures. Results: Teenager students had significantly less romantic relationships and experience of sexual intercourse than other groups. Parent-adolescent communication was negatively correlated with absence of romantic relationship and sexual intercourse. Conclusion: Adolescents who have left school and are working constitute a population having higher romantic relationships and sexual intercourse experiences compared with the student adolescents. Good relationships with parents were associated with less risky sexual behavior. Close relationships with school delay the onset of sexual activity.


AIDS Care ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 235-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Sharma ◽  
A. A. Howard ◽  
R. S. Klein ◽  
E. E. Schoenbaum ◽  
D. Buono ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  

Author(s):  
Darina Koskina

This article deals with some ways of conceptualizing and prevention of adolescent risky behavior. Specific ways for preventing and managing risky sexual behavior are discussed. Anonymous interviews in Ukrainian schools have demonstrated, that sexual activity (including sexual intercourse) is common among adolescents. The risk is that it may cause diseases in reproductive system and unwanted pregnancy. Modern psychologists are widely attracted to this area because of the revolutionary societal changes during last decades.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 (1) ◽  
pp. 174-180
Author(s):  
Philip T Starks ◽  
Maxfield M G Kelsey ◽  
David Rosania ◽  
Wayne M Getz

Abstract After 40 years of intense study on HIV/AIDS, scientists have identified, among other things, at risk populations, stages of disease progression and treatment strategies. What has received less attention is the possibility that infection might elicit an increase in sexual behavior in humans. In 2000, Starks and colleagues speculated that HIV infection could alter host behavior in a manner that facilitated the spread of the virus. Retrospective and self-report data from five studies now support this hypothesis. Individuals with acute—versus nonacute—stage infections report more sexual partners and more frequent risky sex. Additionally, male sexual behavior increases nonlinearly with HIV viral load, and data suggest a potential threshold viral level above which individuals are more likely to engage in risky sexual behavior. Taken together, these data suggest that HIV infection influences male sexual behavior in a manner beneficial to the virus. Here, we present these findings, highlight their limitations and discuss alternative perspectives. We argue for increased testing of this hypothesis and advocate for increased public health measures to mitigate the putative impact on male sexual behavior. Lay Summary In 2000, Starks and colleagues speculated that HIV infection could alter host behavior in a manner that facilitated the spread of the virus. Retrospective and self-report data from five studies now support this hypothesis. We argue for increased testing of this hypothesis and advocate for increased public health measures to mitigate the putative impact on male sexual behavior.


HIV Medicine ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 389-396 ◽  
Author(s):  
AA Howard ◽  
M Floris-Moore ◽  
Y Lo ◽  
JH Arnsten ◽  
N Fleischer ◽  
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