Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Beliefs about better treatment for HIV leads gay men to engage in riskier sex

(Springer) A survey in the US notes a consistent increase in the occurrence of condomless anal sex among men, as well as a rise in how many sex partners they have. Although antiretroviral therapies (ART) have revolutionized the treatment and prevention of HIV infections, knowing that they have ART as a back-up makes people complacent. This can lead to increased risks, says study leader Seth Kalichman in an article in Springer's journal Archives of Sexual Behavior.

from EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science http://ift.tt/2kO1YWV

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