Belief in a Cure for HIV Infection Associated with Greater HIV Risk Behaviour among HIV Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men.

Misovich, Stephen J.; Fisher, Jeffrey D.; Fisher, William A.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Belief in a Cure for HIV Infection Associated with Greater HIV Risk Behaviour among HIV Positive Men Who Have Sex with Men.

Misovich, Stephen J.; Fisher, Jeffrey D.; Fisher, William A.

Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, v8 n4 p241-48 Win 1999

Investigated the extent to which HIV seropositive men who have sex with men (MSM) believe that HIV is now, or will soon be, curable. Survey results indicate that belief in a cure for HIV is present among many seropositive MSM, and this belief relates to both recent risk behavior and intention to engage in risky behaviors. (SM)

Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Attitude Measures, Disease Control, Homosexuality, Males, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Language: English

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