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HIV risk behaviour of older persons
1Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Division of Social and Behavioural Health Research, University of Bern, Switzerland.
Background:
This study investigated social and psychological determinants of preventive behaviour in HIV-relevant situations.
Methods:
Using computer-assisted telephone survey methodology, 2275 male and female were interviewed about their sexual habits.
Results:
For the first time in Switzerland, data concerning HIV-relevant protection as well as their determinants were systematically collected also from persons older than 45. This age group (n=834) showed an increased risk with regard to HIV-relevant sexual contacts.
Conclusions:
The present findings call for more adequate monitoring of sexual behaviour of people older than 40 and suggest the development and implementation of respective age-specific prevention measures.