Sexual Function in Younger and Older HIV+adults in the United States and Puerto Rico

Since HIV infection can be spread through sexual contact, it is important to understand how sexual behavior is expressed in different age groups. The purpose of this article was to conduct a secondary analysis of a multi-site study to explore sexual function in a sample of younger /older HIV+persons...

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Published in:Ageing international 2011-09, Vol.36 (3), p.334-345
Main Authors: Nokes, Kathleen M., Nicholas, Patrice K., Rivero, Marta, Rosa, María E., Kirksey, Kenn, Moezzi, Shahnaz, Corless, Inge B., Maryland, Mary, Willard, Suzanne, Robinson, Linda, Hamilton, Mary J., Sefcik, Elizabeth, Wantland, Dean, Holzemer, William L., Portillo, Carmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
Aging
AIDS
Elderly
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Minority & ethnic groups
Older people
Prevention
Puerto Rico
Sexual Behavior
Social Sciences
Studies
United States of America
Womens health
Young adults
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Summary:Since HIV infection can be spread through sexual contact, it is important to understand how sexual behavior is expressed in different age groups. The purpose of this article was to conduct a secondary analysis of a multi-site study to explore sexual function in a sample of younger /older HIV+persons living in the United States (N = 558) and Puerto Rico (N = 98). Data were collected using a demographic survey and the Sexual Function subscale of the HIV Assessment Tool (HAT)-Quality of Life instrument. Independent sample t-tests found significant differences ( p  = .002) in sexual function for younger/adult HIV+person in the US but not in PR ( p  = .770). Regional variations in sexual function need to be explored in order to tailor the most effective primary and secondary HIV prevention messages.
ISSN:0163-5158
1936-606X
DOI:10.1007/s12126-011-9120-5