Inconsistent condom use between serodifferent sexual partnerships to the human immunodeficiency virus

Reis, Renata Karina; Melo, Elizabete Santos; Fernandes, Nilo Martinez; Antonini, Marcela; Neves, Lis Aparecida de Souza; Gir, Elucir

doi:10.1590/1518-8345.3059.3222

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“…Condoms have advantages in low cost, easy access, and low adverse effects when they are adopted consistently and correctly. Besides, they effectively prevent other sexually transmitted infections [ 6 ] and are considered fundamental to a comprehensive approach to prevention [ 7 ].…”

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Knowledge of PEP and PrEP among people living with HIV/aids in Brazil

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Background Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) are key to preventing sexual transmission of HIV, whose sexual partners are at high risk of acquiring HIV. We aimed to determine the factors associated with PrEP and PEP’s knowledge as secondary prevention among people living with HIV/AIDS. Method Cross-sectional analytical study carried out among people living with HIV/AIDS treated at five specialized services in the city of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. Data were collected from July 2016 to July 2017. Individual interviews were conducted. We used multivariable logistic regression to determine factors associated with knowing PrEP and PEP. Results Of the 397 participants, 140 (35.26%) were heterosexual women aged 40 to 49 years (36.2%).Participants with less than 11 years of study (adjusted odds: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.13–0.60); who did not have a low viral load or did not know their viral load (adjusted odds: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.09–0.83) and those with casual partners (adjusted odds: 0.29; 95% CI: 0.09–0.83) were less likely to know about the PrEP. MSM (adjusted odds: 2.88; 95% CI: 1.59–5.3) and those who used alcohol during sexual intercourse (adjusted odds: 1.7; 95% CI: 1.0–2.8) were more likely to know about the PEP. Conclusions The knowledge about PEP and PrEP is low in Brazil. This may undermine secondary prevention efforts. Educational interventions to raise awareness of these prevention methods are needed among people living with HIV and who have HIV-negative sexual partners.

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“…In fact, condoms have advantages in terms of low cost, easy access and low adverse effects when they are adopted consistently and correctly. In addition, they are effective in preventing other sexually transmitted infections [4]and considered fundamental to a comprehensive approach to prevention [5].…”

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“…However, this strategy does not eliminate the risk of HIV transmission. A systematic review study showed that the consistent use of condoms (for all acts of vaginal penetration) in heterosexual relationships results in an 80% reduction in the incidence of HIV [6]and 70% among male homosexuals (for anal sex) [7].In addition, studies have shown inconsistent condom use among partners living with HIV and relating to HIV-negative people or with unknown HIV status [4,8].…”

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“…Consistent condom use among people living with HIV (PLHIV) comes up against gender norms and psychosocial, cultural and relationship barriers that imply vulnerabilities for HIV-negative sexual partners [4]. Therefore, important advances in the eld of HIV prevention have provided paradigm shifts with the implementation of combined biomedical, behavioral and structural interventions [9].…”

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“…High-risk behaviors among PLHIV may represent an important source for sexual transmission [21], among those who do not have an undetectable viral load. In addition, studies have shown inconsistent condom use among partners living with HIV and relating to HIV-negative people or those with unknown HIV status [4,8].…”

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Knowledge of PEP and PrEP Among People Living with HIV/aids in Brazil

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Elias

Fernandes

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Background:The objective was to analyze the factors associated with knowledge of PrEP and PEP among people living with HIV/aids in Brazil. Cross-sectional analytical study carried out among people living with HIV/aids treated at five specialized services in the city of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.Methods:Logistic regression analysis was used to assess the influence of independent variables on dependent variables: having knowledge about PrEP and PEP. Of the 397 participants, 140 (35.26%) were heterosexual women, aged 40 to 49 years (36.27%).Results: Participants with less than 11 years of study (adjusted odds: 0.2903; 95% CI: 0.1340-0.6007); who did not have a low viral load or did not know how to report viral load (adjusted odds: 0.2931; 95% CI: 0.0961-0.8398) and those with casual partners (adjusted odds: 0.2931; 95% CI: 0.0961- 0.8398) were less likely to have knowledge about the PrEP. MSM (adjusted odds: 2.8788; 95% CI: 1.5912-5.3092) and those who used alcohol during sexual intercourse (adjusted odds: 1.7305; 95% CI: 1.0656-2.8248) were more likely to have knowledge about the PEP.Conclusions: Awareness about PrEP and PEP should be widely disseminated by health promoting institutions in order to expand knowledge of these two methods.

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Psychosocial support for HIV serodiscordant couples

Lelaka

Moyo

Tshivhase

et al. 2022

Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine

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Introduction South Africa has the largest HIV epidemic, with 8.2 million people living with the virus. It has a high HIV prevalence of 13.7% and 230,000 new infections in 2020. It is estimated that HIV serodiscordant couples contribute up to 60% of new HIV infections in sub-Saharan Africa. However, there have been no specific programmes/activities to deliberately cater for couples in HIV serodiscordant relationships. The purpose of this study was to examine the psychosocial support provided for HIV serodiscordant couples both in health care settings and in the community. Methods An interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) design was utilised for this study. In-depth interviews were conducted with thirteen HIV serodiscordant couples. Data collection was guided by an interview guide. All audio-recorded interview data were transcribed verbatim into written text. Data analysis was conducted using an interpretative phenomenological analysis framework. A third person-an expert in qualitative research, acted as an independent co-coder and conducted the open coding of each transcript. Findings The findings indicated that HIV serodiscordant couples received psychosocial support from their partners, family, and health care workers. This support was emotional, or in the form of counselling, reminders on taking medication, financial and household chores. The support provided by health care providers proved to be deficient and did not address the diverse needs of this group. Conclusion Psychosocial support plays a critical role in enhancing the quality of life of HIV serodiscordant couples. Therefore, client centred, and tailor-made interventions should be made available to this special with diverse needs group.

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Inconsistent condom use between serodifferent sexual partnerships to the human immunodeficiency virus

Cited by 12 publications

References 45 publications

Knowledge of PEP and PrEP among people living with HIV/aids in Brazil

Knowledge of PEP and PrEP among people living with HIV/aids in Brazil

Knowledge of PEP and PrEP Among People Living with HIV/aids in Brazil

Psychosocial support for HIV serodiscordant couples

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