Sexual behaviour patterns and STI risk: results of a cluster analysis among men who have sex with men in Portugal.

Karel BlondeelSonia DiasMartina FuregatoArmando SeucAna GamaRicardo FuertesLuís MendãoMarleen TemmermanIgor Toskin

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

Factors other than sexual behaviour appear to reinforce the vulnerability to STIs and HIV of some MSM in this study, suggesting a syndemic of STIs, HIV and other adverse conditions. More research is needed to better understand the drivers of the STI/HIV epidemic in Portuguese MSM, using a concept that goes beyond risk behaviour, to develop effective combination prevention interventions.

Keyphrases

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