Document 2487
 DOCN  M94A2487
 TI    Bisexual behavior at an anonymous testing site in Brazil.
 DT    9412
 AU    Lima LA; Souza E; Passos S; Klajmic S; Abud S; Center of Orientation and
       Serological Support, H.M. Rocha Maia,; R.J., Brazil.
 SO    Int Conf AIDS. 1994 Aug 7-12;10(1):293 (abstract no. PC0099). Unique
       Identifier : AIDSLINE ICA10/94370088
 AB    OBJECTIVE: To determine the role of multiplicity of partners as a risk
       factor for HIV infection among bisexual males attending an anonymous HIV
       testing site from Jan 93 to Jan 94. METHODS: The clientele of an
       anonymous testing site in Rio de Janeiro was interviewed by a trained
       professional, during pre-test counseling, using a standardized and
       structured questionnaire, for assessing sexual activity and number of
       different sexual partners during the previous five years (male and
       female). Bisexual behavior, multiplicity of partners and test result
       were correlated using X2 and OR with 95% CI. RESULTS: 2027 successive
       interviews were analysed. 314 (15.4%) were of male bisexuals. Two groups
       were done according to sex and number of sexual partners in previous
       five years. TABULAR DATA, SEE ABSTRACT VOLUME. DISCUSSION AND
       CONCLUSION: These results suggest that the risk of HIV infection in
       bisexual behavior is related to homosexual activity; the number of male
       partners increase risk for HIV infection independently of the number of
       female partners. Therefore, bisexual behaviour can be considered as an
       important mode of spread HIV infection to women.
 DE    *Bisexuality  Brazil  Female  Human  HIV
       Infections/DIAGNOSIS/*TRANSMISSION  Male  Risk Factors  Sex Behavior
       MEETING ABSTRACT

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