Risk behavior for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus among motel clients

Authors

  • Helisamara Mota Guedes Doctoral Student, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais; Departamento de Enfermagem
  • Luciana Oliveira Costa Cabral Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais
  • Maria Verônica de Barros Costa Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais
  • Alex Ferreira dos Reis Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais
  • Simone Gomes Pereira Centro Universitário do Leste de Minas Gerais
  • Fernanda Oliveira-Ferreira Universidade Federal dos Vales do Jequitinhonha e Mucur; Departamento de Ciências Básicas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000300015

Keywords:

HIV, Sexual Behavior, Condoms, Sexuality

Abstract

This study aimed to verify risk behavior for infection with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus in people who attended motels. This is a cross-sectional study conducted in two motels in two municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, with a sample of 308 randomly selected individuals, aged between 18 and 60 years. Bivariate (chi-square and t test for independent samples) and multivariate (logistic regression) statistical tests were performed. A total of 45.8% of the participants reported not having used a condom during the last vaginal sexual intercourse, 48.4% did not use a condom during the last oral sex, while 26.3% reported not having used a condom in the last anal intercourse. Having a steady partner was the strongest predictor of not using condoms. Probable beliefs regarding loyalty involved in a stable relationship may be contributing to the failure to use condoms during intercourse, increasing the risk of HIV infection.

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Published

2012-06-01

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2012)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Risk behavior for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus among motel clients. (2012). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 20(3), 536-542. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692012000300015