TY - JOUR
T1 - Longitudinal Changes in, and Factors Associated with, the Frequency of Condomless Sex Among People in Care for HIV Infection, HIV Outpatient Study USA, 2007–2019
AU - and the HOPS Investigators
AU - Durham, Marcus D.
AU - Armon, Carl
AU - Novak, Richard M.
AU - Mahnken, Jonathan D.
AU - Carlson, Kimberly
AU - Li, Jun
AU - Buchacz, Kate
AU - Akridge, Cheryl
AU - Purinton, Stacey
AU - Agbobil-Nuwoaty, Selom
AU - Chagaris, Kalliope
AU - Hou, Qingjiang
AU - Battalora, Linda
AU - Palella, Frank J.
AU - Flaherty, Conor Daniel
AU - Firnhaber, Cynthia
AU - Widick, Barbara
AU - Franklin, Rosa
AU - Thomas, Billie
AU - Ward, Douglas J.
AU - Kirkman, Linda
AU - Fuhrer, Jack
AU - Ording-Bauer, Linda
AU - Kelly, Rita
AU - Esteves, Jane
AU - Tedaldi, Ellen M.
AU - Christian, Ramona A.
AU - Ruley, Faye
AU - Beadle, Dania
AU - Davenport, Princess
AU - Wendrow, Andrea
AU - Mayer, Stockton
AU - Mayer, Cynthia
AU - Maroney, Karen
AU - Waggoner, Mark
AU - Braden, Kimberly
AU - Richardson, Anicette
AU - Orzechowski, Michelle
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2022/10
Y1 - 2022/10
N2 - During 2007–2019, the percentage of HIV Outpatient Study participants reporting anal or vaginal condomless sex in the past 6 months ranged from a low of 17% among heterosexual males to 59% for men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM reported having had condomless sex more frequently than heterosexual males and females and were the only group in which an increase in condomless sex was observed during the study period (from 39 to 59%). Although persons with undetectable HIV viral load have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV sexually (U = U), there is still the potential risk of transmission or acquisition of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when engaging in condomless sex. Continuing education about risks of HIV and STI transmission as well as ongoing screening for and treatment of STIs, retention in HIV treatment, and support for sexual health are critical components of care for people living with HIV.
AB - During 2007–2019, the percentage of HIV Outpatient Study participants reporting anal or vaginal condomless sex in the past 6 months ranged from a low of 17% among heterosexual males to 59% for men who have sex with men (MSM). MSM reported having had condomless sex more frequently than heterosexual males and females and were the only group in which an increase in condomless sex was observed during the study period (from 39 to 59%). Although persons with undetectable HIV viral load have effectively no risk of transmitting HIV sexually (U = U), there is still the potential risk of transmission or acquisition of other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when engaging in condomless sex. Continuing education about risks of HIV and STI transmission as well as ongoing screening for and treatment of STIs, retention in HIV treatment, and support for sexual health are critical components of care for people living with HIV.
KW - Condomless sex
KW - HIV
KW - Longitudinal
KW - Risk behavior
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85133846859
U2 - 10.1007/s10461-022-03655-z
DO - 10.1007/s10461-022-03655-z
M3 - Article
C2 - 35364730
AN - SCOPUS:85133846859
SN - 1090-7165
VL - 26
SP - 3199
EP - 3209
JO - AIDS and Behavior
JF - AIDS and Behavior
IS - 10
ER -