Does Sexual and Emotional Behavior Differ Between Sexual Partners That Do Not Disclose HIV Status?
Artur Acelino Francisco Luz Nunes Queiroz2
Adélia Dalva da Silva Oliveira1
Isabela Maria Magalhães Sales3
Inara Viviane de Oliveira sena3
Jaqueline dos Santos4
Telma Maria Evangelista de Araújo3
Jose Mondlane5
Renata Karina Reis1
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Abstract
Objective:
The objective of the study was to analyze whether the disclosure of HIV serological status among sexual partners is associated with differences in sexual affective behavior.
Methods:
Cross-sectional study was carried out with 173 participants in a specialized assistance service on the treatment of people with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Data were collected through interviews.
Results:
Our results show that from the participants who did not disclose their HIV status and who were sexually active, most had multiple sexual partners (44.6%), used combined methods of prevention (75.4%), had casual partners (63.0%), used condoms (66.2%), and had sexual intercourse while under the influence of alcohol (56.9%). The variables i.e., number of partners (p = 0.010) and type of relationship (p <0.001) showed statistical differences.
Conclusion:
Sexual affective behavior variables influenced the decision about disclosing HIV seropositivity to sexual partners that establish different forms of sexual partnerships.
