Social support and maintenance of safer sex practices among people living with HIV/AIDS

被引:43
作者
Reilly, T
Woo, G
机构
[1] Univ Nevada, Sch Social Work, Reno, NV 89557 USA
[2] Univ Nevada, NARES, Reno, NV 89557 USA
[3] NARES, Las Vegas, NV USA
关键词
HIV/AIDS; safer sex practices; social support;
D O I
10.1093/hsw/29.2.97
中图分类号
C916 [社会工作、社会管理、社会规划];
学科分类号
1204 ;
摘要
The study discussed in this article addressed the relationship of social support to the maintenance of long-term safer sex practices of 360 HIV-positive adults recruited from outpatient medical facilities. Medical professionals, friends, and siblings were reported the most frequent sources for assistance, whereas regular sexual partners, medical professionals, and community organizations were rated as the most helpful. Differences in social support use across ethnic, gender, and sexual orientation groups were observed. Those engaging in safer sex practices perceived the support they received as more helpful. These findings emphasize the link between positive support networks and avoidance of high-risk sexual behavior in HIV-positive individuals. Implications for the delivery of culturally appropriate, gender-specific, and community-based interventions are discussed.
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页码:97 / 105
页数:9
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