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Document 1851
DOCN M94A1851
TI Sexual behavior and beliefs in men living in Caracas, Venezuela.
DT 9412
AU Barrios L; Marin B; Universidad Central, Resurrexit, Venezuela.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):437 (abstract no. PD0358). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370724
AB OBJECTIVE: HIV infection in Venezuela has occurred mostly in homosexual
and bisexual men, but cases are starting to increase among women with a
single male partner, presumably due to sexual behavior of that partner.
Our objective was to obtain indepth information about the sexual
behavior and HIV risk perception of Venezuelan men. METHODS: Indepth
interviews were conducted with 16 men: 6 self-identified homosexuals, 4
bisexuals, and 6 heterosexuals. All were recruited through word of mouth
and the sample included men of different ages, educational levels, and
partner statuses. They described their life styles, beliefs about their
risk of contracting HIV, STD and HIV knowledge, suggestions for HIV
prevention, and types of sexual activities, including condom use,
masturbation, sex under the influence of drugs or alcohol, male-to-male
sex, and use of prostitutes. Qualitative analysis was used. RESULTS:
Despite knowledge of the risks of contracting HIV and the effectiveness
of safe sex, few men practice it. Many respondents believed HIV
infection results from bad luck, and were more concerned about sexual
performance than protection from HIV. To protect themselves, bisexuals
used condoms and/or trusted their partner to be faithful, while
heterosexuals sought women who looked healthy or used prostitutes,
believing they are controlled by the health department. Most of the
homosexuals thought it was enough to know your partner. Homosexuals
often noted that Venezuelan gays do not take care of themselves because
of the self-rejection created by Venezuelan culture. They suggested
focusing campaigns on self-esteem. Bisexuals used condoms to avoid
infecting their families and saw family as a good motivator for
prevention campaigns. Heterosexuals preferred fear-based messages about
the effects of AIDS. CONCLUSIONS: These Venezuelan men placed such value
on their sexual behavior that they were often unwilling to change it
even though they knew they were at risk. Protection of the family
appears to be an effective motivator of safer behavior among bisexual
men. Self-esteem of gay men is an issue that prevention campaigns should
address.
DE Bisexuality Homosexuality Human HIV Infections/*PREVENTION &
CONTROL/TRANSMISSION Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Risk Factors *Sex
Behavior Venezuela MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).