August 2, 2010

Study: HIV Prevention Often Ignores Gay Couples

Gay couples are often ignored in HIV prevention efforts despite their sexual behaviors, which can lead to seroconversions, according to a study published in the journal AIDS Care and reported by the Bay Area Reporter. The researchers suggest that understanding what motivates gay couples to make “sexual agreements” (rules about sex with outside partners) may assist HIV prevention efforts. The findings are part of a larger five-year study following 566 gay couples that is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and is looking at HIV prevention.

To read the Bay Area Reporter article, click here.

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