Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Henrique Pereira

Publications

• Research Article
  Condom Use and HIV-Related Behaviors in Portuguese Men who have Sex with Men: A Study of Sexual Behavior and Sexual Pleasure
  Author(s): Henrique PereiraHenrique Pereira
  
  Background: The purpose of this study is to assess the types of sexual behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM), with and without a condom, and to assess the predictive relationship between sexual pleasure and risky sexual practices among MSM. Methods: A total 304 MSM (Mean age 32.30, SD=11.28) recruited through informal social networks and the Internet participated in this study. Most participants were single and self-identified as gay (70%). Sexual pleasure was operationalized using one measure with 8 items (reliability analysis was good α=0.76). Participants were asked to recall their sexual experiences and their sexual behaviors over the last two months. Results: Only 7.2% of participants reported being HIV positive and approximately 26% reported not knowing their status. All participants indicated that they would feel higher levels of sexual pleasure .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000294

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