Trends in sexually transmitted diseases, sexual risk behavior, and HIV infection among Asian/Pacific Islander men who have sex with men, San Francisco, 1999-2005.
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HIV risk behavior indicator trend data from 1999 through 2002 suggested rising levels of risk among Asian/Pacific Islander men who have sex with men (API-MSM) in San Francisco. Additional data through 2005 show a continuing increase in male rectal gonorrhea but a drop in early syphilis. Although overall unprotected anal intercourse remained high, potentially serodiscordant unprotected anal intercourse has declined since 2001. Moreover, having multiple sex partners decreased, whereas HIV testing increased. Viewed as a whole, current trends suggest that recent prevention activities have been successful for this population.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Sexually transmitted diseases
دوره 34 5 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007