Sexual inactivity among men who have sex with men living with hiv in Europe

T. Platteau; Christiana Nöstlinger; Ward Schrooten; Chris Kenyon; JJDM van Lankveld; Robert Colebunders; Eurosupport Study Group

doi:10.1080/19317611.2014.956852

Sexual inactivity among men who have sex with men living with hiv in Europe

T. Platteau^*, Christiana Nöstlinger, Ward Schrooten, Chris Kenyon, JJDM van Lankveld, Robert Colebunders, Eurosupport Study Group

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Objectives: Most people living with HIV stay sexually active, but some remain inactive. This study investigated prevalence and correlates of sexual inactivity among European HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods: An anonymous sexual health questionnaire was distributed in 17 HIV outpatient clinics throughout Europe. Ninety-seven (11.6%) of 838 respondents reported absence of sexual activity. Results: Multivariable regression analysis identified older age, relationship status, and less satisfaction with general health and sexual desire as being associated with sexual inactivity. Conclusions: Prevalence of sexual inactivity has declined since the introduction of antiretroviral therapy to levels similar to those of HIV-negative MSM, suggesting a tendency toward normalization of HIV-positive MSM's sex lives.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	83-92
Number of pages	10
Journal	International Journal of Sexual Health
Volume	27
Issue number	2
Early online date	23 Apr 2015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/19317611.2014.956852
Publication status	Published - 2015

Keywords

HIV/AIDS
sexual health promotion
sexual satisfaction
Europe
sexual inactivity

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