1999
DOI: 10.1097/00002030-199904160-00012
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Self-reported sexual behaviour and HIV risk taking among men who have sex with men in Fortaleza, Brazil

Abstract: A large proportion of MSM in Fortaleza still remain at elevated risk for contracting HIV infection. The factors predictive of high-risk sexual behaviour are significant in spreading HIV infection among the MSM population and also among their female partners. The lifestyles of these men are different to those of men from other parts of Brazil or outside the country. Preventive interventions need to be culturally and socially specific in order to be effective.

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“…The groups described are similar in many ways to other populations with bisexual behavior, but heterosexual identities, found both in Latin America (Cáceres & Rosasco, 2000;Finlinson, Colon, Robles, & Soto, 2006;Juarez-Figueroa et al, 1997;Kerr-Pontes, Gondim, Mota, Martins, & Wypij, 1999;Tabet et al, 2002;Tabet et al, 1996) and in the United States (Chu, Peterman, Doll, Buehler, & Curran, 1992;Diaz, 1998;Juarez-Figueroa et al, 1997;Kerr-Pontes et al, 1999;Tabet et al, 2002;Tabet et al, 1996). The esquineros also report substantial rates of compensated sex, which from previous ethnographic work appears to occur primarily with men (Salazar et al, 2005) likening some of the men in this population to "hustlers" described in the United States (Rietmeijer, Wolitski, Fishbein, Corby, & Cohn, 1998;Simon, Morse, Balson, Osofsky, & Gaumer, 1993;Sullivan, 1996).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 62%
“…The groups described are similar in many ways to other populations with bisexual behavior, but heterosexual identities, found both in Latin America (Cáceres & Rosasco, 2000;Finlinson, Colon, Robles, & Soto, 2006;Juarez-Figueroa et al, 1997;Kerr-Pontes, Gondim, Mota, Martins, & Wypij, 1999;Tabet et al, 2002;Tabet et al, 1996) and in the United States (Chu, Peterman, Doll, Buehler, & Curran, 1992;Diaz, 1998;Juarez-Figueroa et al, 1997;Kerr-Pontes et al, 1999;Tabet et al, 2002;Tabet et al, 1996). The esquineros also report substantial rates of compensated sex, which from previous ethnographic work appears to occur primarily with men (Salazar et al, 2005) likening some of the men in this population to "hustlers" described in the United States (Rietmeijer, Wolitski, Fishbein, Corby, & Cohn, 1998;Simon, Morse, Balson, Osofsky, & Gaumer, 1993;Sullivan, 1996).…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 62%
“…Less condom use may increase the risk of HIV transmission from MSM to the female population. Therefore, preventive strategies should emphasize a comprehensive understanding of safe sex and protective capability of condoms in all kinds of sexual behaviors among the population (17).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Forteleza has a highly mobile population as a result of migration from the rural interior, expanding tourism, and employment opportunities. These conditions have encouraged the spread of AIDS (Kerr-Pontes et al 1999). Fortaleza accounts for approximately 80% of the 6,521 AIDS cases reported in the state of Ceará from 1983 to 2005.…”
Section: Settingmentioning
confidence: 99%