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Document 2482
DOCN M94A2482
TI Heterosexual transmission of HIV. The follow up of 174 couples in the
period 1985-1993.
DT 9412
AU Falciano M; Bergami N; Rubino L; Macedonio A; Salotti A; Vullo V;
Turbessi G; Institute of Infectious Diseases, Rome University La
Sapienza.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):294 (abstract no. PC0105). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370093
AB Recent epidemiological data indicate a clear-cut increase in subjects
infected heterosexually. The aim of this study is to evaluate the
factors implicated in heterosexual transmission. During the period
1985-1993 at the Institute of Infectious Diseases of the University of
Rome La Sapienza, 174 stable heterosexual couples were observed. Condom
use and the frequency of intercourse before and after finding out about
the seropositivity of the partner were examined. The index cases
subdivided for sex and risk behaviour were thus divided: 140 males (123
DA, 15 heterosexuals, 2 bisexuals) 34 females (18 DA, 15 heterosexuals,
1 transfusion). The transmission occurred in 61 couples, 5 from woman to
man and 56 from man to woman. In 9 cases, seroconversion occurred during
follow-up. As for the frequency of intercourse before finding out, in
couples where transmission had not occurred, 32 couples had intercourse
less than twice a week, 42 couples between 2 and 7 times a week and 16
couples more than 7 times a week. After finding out about their
seropositivity, 48 couples had intercourse less than twice a week, 39
between 2 and 7 times a week, and 10 more than 7 times a week. In
couples where transmission had occurred, before finding out, 9 couples
had intercourse less than twice a week, 35 between 2 and 7 times a week,
and 9 more than 7 times a week. After finding out, 24 couples had
intercourse less than twice a week, 25 couples between 2 and 7 times a
week and only 3 more than 7 times a week. As for the use of the condom
in couples before finding out about the seropositivity of the partner
with no transmission, 69 couples never used it, 16 sometimes, 5 always.
After finding out about their seropositivity, only 8 couples never used
the condom, 17 sometimes, 72 always. Instead with couples where
transmission had occurred, 47 couples before finding out about their
seropositivity never used it, 6 sometimes and none always. After finding
out, 20 couples never used it, 4 sometimes and 28 always. The data show
that an increased frequency of intercourse as well as non-protection
favours the transmission of the infection. Thus it is indicated that
sexual behaviour be modified after finding out the seropositivity of the
index case.
DE Coitus Female Human HIV Infections/*TRANSMISSION HIV Seropositivity
Male *Sex Behavior MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).