Document 1844
 DOCN  M94A1844
 TI    Changes in sexual behavior among heterosexuals--comparing 1991-1994.
 DT    9412
 AU    Mourao MV; Teles LC; Carreira M; Centro Estudos Socioantropologicos
       SIDA, Lisboa, Portugal.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):439 (abstract no. PD0363). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370731
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To compare changes in sexual behavior occurred between 1991
       and 1994 in heterosexuals bisexuals and homosexuals in the cities of
       Lisbon an oporto. METHODS: Data was collected by giving drawn back
       questionnaires to 5000 persons exiting night bars in 1991. The same
       procedure in 1994. Convenience samples highlight sexual orientations
       that are minor in societies. Comparisons are drawn using chi-sqr
       statistics on 1991 and 1994 behaviors. RESULTS: Fidelity among
       heterosexual and bisexual men has decreased. 66.1%-50% and 53.8% 28.6%
       while it is stable among gay men 43%. Means of Sexual partners among the
       3 groups has decreased. Use of condoms has increased among the groups
       about 10% and those who never use it have decreased 12%. Prevalence of
       DTS have increased in the 3 groups: 17%+ heteros. 28%+ bisexuals, 1%+ in
       homosexuals. HIV testing, has been made by 55% of heteros. 40% more than
       in 1991. 4% more in the bisexuals and 20% more testing among homosexual
       men with 57% of testing done. Data comparing serostatus for HIV
       prevalence among the 3 groups in analysis in 1991 and 1994 is still in
       progress. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: The social representations of AIDS
       as a gay epidemic is a problematic distortion of reality and creates
       barriers to conduct HIV/AIDS prevention programs targeting the
       heterosexual population. Comparative data on 1991 and 1994 survey
       suggests that heterosexual males and young males are more concerned
       about sexual protection against AIDS. Increasing of Std's shows that
       late prevention in the heterosexual's may exponencialize the spread of
       the epidemic.
 DE    Bisexuality  Homosexuality  Human  Male  Portugal  *Sex Behavior
       *Sexual Partners  MEETING ABSTRACT

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