AIDS and sexual behavior reported by gay men in San Francisco.

McKusick, Leon; Horstman, William G.; Coates, Thomas J.

doi:10.2105/ajph.75.5.493

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“…This confirms data from numerous national, state, and local studies. 1,6,7,1214,[19][20][21][22] Previous studies have identified older persons, Blacks, Hispanics, and those with fewer than 12 years of education as being less knowledgeable about AIDS,1,6,8-14 a finding also supported by our study. Our report further demonstrates that the demographic determinants (i.e., age, race ethnicity, education) of knowledge and the misperception scores were the same within each AIDS incidence area as they were nationally.…”

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Knowledge about AIDS and HIV in the US adult population: influence of the local incidence of AIDS.

McCaig¹,

Hardy²,

Winn³

1991

Am J Public Health

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BACKGROUND. Accurate information about acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is important for prevention. This study determined whether AIDS knowledge varied among populations residing in areas with a low, medium, or high incidence of AIDS. METHODS. Respondents to the 1988 National Health Interview Survey of AIDS Knowledge and Attitudes, which is based on a nationally representative sample of 29,659 adults, were rated on their knowledge about modes of HIV transmission, general knowledge about AIDS, and misperceptions about HIV transmission through casual contact. RESULTS. Persons 50 years of age or older, Blacks, Hispanics, and persons with less than a high school education had lower knowledge scores and higher misperception scores. Residents of the high-incidence area had more misperceptions than those who lived in the medium- or low-incidence areas. Sociodemographic determinants of scores were important factors overall and within each AIDS incidence area. CONCLUSIONS. These data suggest that the ability of educational messages to reach and be absorbed by individuals nationwide is less dependent on whether they live in an area with a high incidence of AIDS and more dependent on other demographic variables. New and continued efforts are needed to improve knowledge in older persons, minorities, and the less educated in all parts of the country.

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Knowledge about AIDS and HIV in the US adult population: influence of the local incidence of AIDS.

McCaig¹,

Hardy²,

Winn³

1991

Am J Public Health

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“…In counterfactual experiments, we add spatial mixing by allowing agents to engage in sexual activities in neighboring locations. 28 This assumption has been relaxed in a recent contribution (Greenwood et al 2017), capturing observed behavioral responses in the United States (McKusick et al 1985). By contrast, Oster (2005) documents very few changes in sexual patterns over time in African countries.…”

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War, Migration and the Origins of the Thai Sex Industry

Brodeur

Lekfuangfu

Zylberberg³

2017

Journal of the European Economic Association

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This paper analyzes the determinants behind the spatial distribution of the sex industry in Thailand. We relate the development of the sex industry to an early temporary demand shock, i.e., U.S. military presence during the Vietnam War. Comparing the surroundings of Thai military bases used by the U.S. army to districts close to unused Thai bases, we find that there are currently 5 times more commercial sex workers in districts near former U.S. bases. The development of the sex industry is also explained by a high price elasticity of supply due to female migration from regions affected by an agricultural crisis. Finally, we study a consequence induced by the large numbers of sex workers in few red-light districts: the HIV outbreak in the early 1990s.

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“…[1][2][3][4][5] Recent studies suggest that fewer than 20 percent of gay men in New York City and under 10 percent of gay men in San Francisco have engaged in unprotected anal intercourse during the past 12 months.67 As a result, the prevalence of HIV infection among these populations has essentially reached a plateau, although at very high saturation levels. 8,9 Less is known about the risk behavior patterns of homosexual men in smaller cities where HIV infection prevalence is still relatively low.…”

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“…Seventy-seven percent (N = 355) of male patrons Introduction A number of cohort studies provide evidence that gay men in large-city AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) epicenters have substantially modified behavior patterns to reduce risk for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. [1][2][3][4][5] Recent studies suggest that fewer than 20 percent of gay men in New York City and under 10 percent of gay men in San Francisco have engaged in unprotected anal intercourse during the past 12 months.67 As a result, the prevalence of HIV infection among these populations has essentially reached a plateau, although at very high saturation levels.8,9…”

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AIDS risk behavior patterns among gay men in small southern cities.

Kelly

Lawrence²,

Brasfield³

et al. 1990

Am J Public Health

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Men entering gay bars in three small southern cities were administered questionnaires to assess AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) risk knowledge, perceived norms concerning the social acceptability of AIDS risk precautions, and personal sexual behavior. Seventy-seven percent (N = 355) of male patrons Introduction A number of cohort studies provide evidence that gay men in large-city AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) epicenters have substantially modified behavior patterns to reduce risk for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection. [1][2][3][4][5] Recent studies suggest that fewer than 20 percent of gay men in New York City and under 10 percent of gay men in San Francisco have engaged in unprotected anal intercourse during the past 12 months.67 As a result, the prevalence of HIV infection among these populations has essentially reached a plateau, although at very high saturation levels.8,9Less is known about the risk behavior patterns of homosexual men in smaller cities where HIV infection prevalence is still relatively low. For AIDS primary prevention efforts to be successful in these areas, there must be a rapid shift in sexual behavior norms and practices comparable to those already achieved by most gay men in AIDS epicenters. Limited research to date suggests that has not occurred. [10][11][12] The current study examined AIDS risk knowledge, perceived sexual behavior norms, and risk behavior patterns in a sample of homosexual men in small cities with currently low prevalence of AIDS.

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AIDS and sexual behavior reported by gay men in San Francisco.

Cited by 307 publications

References 4 publications

Knowledge about AIDS and HIV in the US adult population: influence of the local incidence of AIDS.

Knowledge about AIDS and HIV in the US adult population: influence of the local incidence of AIDS.

War, Migration and the Origins of the Thai Sex Industry

AIDS risk behavior patterns among gay men in small southern cities.

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