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. 2010 Jan-Feb;9(1):30-3.
doi: 10.1177/1545109709356946.

Sexual behaviors and results of bacterial sexually transmitted infections testing among frail HIV-infected individuals

Nur F Onen  1 , Enbal Shacham, Kate E Stamm, E Turner Overton
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Sexual behaviors and results of bacterial sexually transmitted infections testing among frail HIV-infected individuals

Nur F Onen et al. J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic). 2010 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Background: The impact of premature frailty in HIV-infected individuals on the prevalence of sexual behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is unknown.

Methods: We compared these factors among individuals aged ≥ 18 years, who had prior determination of a frailty phenotype at the Washington University HIV Clinic between June and December 2008. All P values were 2-tailed and considered significant at <.05.

Results: Of 445 individuals (71% male, 30% Caucasian, median age 43 years) assessed, the prevalence of frailty was 9%. Reports of recent sexual activity (44%) did not differ by frailty status. Consistent condom use (69% overall) was similar between sexually active frail and nonfrail individuals, and there was no significant difference in STI prevalence between groups (0 vs 32 [9%], P = .08).

Conclusion: In this relatively young population, frailty did not affect reports of recent sexual activity or consistent condom use and no significant difference in STI prevalence was observed.

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The authors declared no conflicts of interest with respect to the authorship and/or publication of this article.

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