HIV risk reduction strategies among gay men
Several non-condom-based HIV risk reduction strategies have been described among gay men and other men who have sex with men (MSM).
In April 2011 AFAO released a Literature Review which examines the epidemiological, behavioural, social research and health promotion literature on the adoption of HIV risk reduction strategies among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men.
The strategies we focused on were: negotiated safety; witdrawal;
strategic positioning; serosorting, and; the use of viral load test results.
The review focused on the research literature published in peer-reviewed journals since the introduction of combination or ‘highly active’ antiretroviral (ARV) therapy, in recognition of the fact that the availability the development of non-condom-based risk reduction strategies among MSM in Australia and similar countries.
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