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Document 2492
DOCN M94A2492
TI Trends in HIV seroprevalence amongst gay men attending a south London
STD clinic; 1988-1992.
DT 9412
AU Asboe D; Band B; Palmer S; Barlow D; Department of Genitourinary
Medicine, St. Thomas' Hospital,; London.
SO Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):291 (abstract no. PC0092). Unique
Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370083
AB OBJECTIVES: To monitor the prevalence of HIV seropositivity in gay and
bisexual men attending the genitourinary clinic of St Thomas' hospital,
London. METHODS: For periods of each year since 1988, all patients being
routinely tested for syphilis serology have had a doctor administered
demographic and sexual behaviour questionnaire completed. These patients
are offered HIV testing; the result may remain anonymous if wished but
is linked to the questionnaire data. RESULTS: TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT
VOLUME. CONCLUSION: There has been an encouraging decline in overall
seroprevalence amongst this group of gay men. However the continuing
presence of seropositive patients in the 15-20 age group and the
likelihood this represents more recent infection is of concern. There
does appear to be a trend to increasing numbers of partners though it is
unclear whether this equates to high risk behaviour.
DE Adolescence Adult Ambulatory Care Facilities/UTILIZATION
Homosexuality/*STATISTICS & NUMER DATA Human HIV
Seropositivity/EPIDEMIOLOGY HIV Seroprevalence/*TRENDS
London/EPIDEMIOLOGY Male Sex Behavior Sexually Transmitted Diseases
MEETING ABSTRACT
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).