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Document 2257
DOCN M94A2257
TI Impact of HIV testing and counseling on knowledge and sexual behavior: a
survey carried out in Paris.
DT 9412
AU Momas I; Pretet S; Helal H; Marsal L; Poinsard R
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):345 (abstract no. PC0316). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370318
AB OBJECTIVES--To determine the characteristics (demographics, behavior) of
patients attending anonymous and free HIV testing centres (CIDAG) in
Paris, to compare knowledge of HIV transmission between patients with
previous HIV testing and counseling and patients consulting for the
first time. METHODS--A one month study was carried out on about 2,000
patients consulting in three CIDAG. All subjects completed a
self-administered questionnaire about socio-demographic characteristics,
previous testing, sexual orientation, drug use. They had also to
evaluate the risk of HIV transmission in some specific situations and to
estimate their own risk. Patients with previous testing and counseling
were questioned by physicians about reasons for consulting and behavior
changes. The statistical analysis was performed using BMDP and EPIINFO
packages. RESULTS--Most of the patients were men (60%), Europe born,
living in Paris or its suburbs and single. They had attended high school
or university. One fourth was unemployed. About 30% were homo or
bisexual. The mediane of the number of partners was 1 regular partner
and 3 casual partners. Almost 50% have had at least 1 previous HIV
testing and counseling, most of the time during the last year. 20% of
them have had more than 3 tests. The main reason for testing was
unprotected sex with casual partner. All subjects evaluated correctly
the risk of HIV transmission related to different practices. Patients
having received a previous counseling were not very different in their
responses from those testing for the first time; however, they had a
best knowledge of the seroconversion period. 50% of them reported a
behavior change since the last test: regular condom use (30%), reduction
of sexual partners. CONCLUSION--Despite a good knowledge of HIV
transmission, a substantial proportion of subjects still continue to
engage in unsafe behaviors.
DE Adult *AIDS Serodiagnosis Condoms/STATISTICS & NUMER DATA *Counseling
Female Human HIV Infections/EPIDEMIOLOGY/*PREVENTION &
CONTROL/TRANSMISSION *Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Male
Paris/EPIDEMIOLOGY Population Surveillance Risk Factors *Sex Behavior
Sexual Partners Urban Population/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA MEETING
ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).