Sexual orientation and HIV risk among youth in South Africa: a brief report

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Peltzer, K. (2014) Sexual orientation and HIV risk among youth in South Africa: a brief report. Journal of Psychology in Africa. 24(3):241-245. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/2056

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Abstract:
This study investigated the prevalence of homosexual orientation and HIV risk in a population-based survey among youth in South Africa. A cross-sectional population-based household survey was conducted using a multi-stage stratified cluster sampling approach. The total sample included 1859 sexually experienced youth, aged 18-24, from four provinces (Eastern Cape, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga). Results indicate that 128 (4.9%) had had a homosexual experience. In a multivariate analysis, peer pressure and, for men, having been circumcised as an adult were associated with having had a homosexual experience. Having had a homosexual experience increased, but not significantly, HIV risk and HIV positive status.
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25 Aug 2015
 
SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR
SEXUAL ORIENTATION
HIV/AIDS
RISK BEHAVIOUR
YOUTH
SUBSTANCE USE
 
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