       Document 0782
 DOCN  M9610782
 TI    Predictors of repeat HIV testing among gay and bisexual men.
 DT    9601
 AU    Phillips KA; Paul J; Kegeles S; Stall R; Hoff C; Coates TJ; Center for
       AIDS Prevention Studies, University of California at; San Francisco
       94105, USA.
 SO    AIDS. 1995 Jul;9(7):769-75. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/96035241
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To examine the prevalence and predictors of repeat HIV
       testing. DESIGN, SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: Cross-sectional data from two
       random household-based and bar-based samples of gay/bisexual men in two
       medium-size cities (Tucson, Arizona and Portland, Oregon) with
       substantial numbers of AIDS cases, in 1992 (n = 2602). MAIN OUTCOME
       MEASURE: The prevalence and predictors of repeat testing among men who
       reported being HIV-tested at least once but not being HIV-positive (n =
       1583). RESULTS: In total, 51% of the sample had been tested three or
       more times, and 15% were tested more than once every 6 months. Men with
       higher risk were more likely to be repeatedly tested, although oral but
       not anal risk was a significant predictor of repeat testing in
       regression analyses. Men who did not know the HIV status of their
       primary partner were less likely to be repeatedly tested. Men who
       perceived that social norms favored secondary prevention, specifically
       adherence to medical recommendations for the treatment of HIV infection,
       and who communicated more often about testing were more likely to be
       repeatedly tested. CONCLUSIONS: Policy and clinical recommendations for
       repeat testing must be based on consideration of the complexity and
       multi-faceted nature of repeat testing. For some individuals, repeat
       testing may play a legitimate role in HIV prevention by reinforcing safe
       behavior and providing confirmation of HIV-negative status. However, for
       others repeat testing may indicate a need for different or more
       intensive interventions to encourage safe sex.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*DIAGNOSIS/EPIDEMIOLOGY/  PREVENTION
       & CONTROL  Adult  Arizona/EPIDEMIOLOGY  *Bisexuality  Cross-Sectional
       Studies  *Homosexuality, Male  Human  Male  Oregon/EPIDEMIOLOGY
       Predictive Value of Tests  Prevalence  Risk Factors  Sex Behavior
       Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.  JOURNAL ARTICLE

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