Arnaudies M, Serre A, Guyomarch C, Mallimo R, Bonelli A, Baratta J, Urroz P; International Conference on AIDS.

Int Conf AIDS. 1998; 12: 1086 (abstract no. 60467).

French Ministry of Health/AIDS Division, Paris, France.

OBJECTIVES: To describe sexual practices and preventive behaviours of porno video's consumers in order to adapt prevention strategies for heterosexuals with multiple partners. METHODS: Self-administered questionnaire was distributed during a pornographic video exhibition held in Paris, in February 1997. Data analysed were related to erotic preferences (situations, media), number of partners during the past year, protective behaviours according to sexual practices, reasons for non protection (when applicable) and socio-demographic status. RESULTS: Among 2093 respondants, 1904 (92%) were heterosexuals (196 women and 1708 men). Median age was 25 (18-67). 73% had at least a secondary school degree. The most used erotic media were videos (84%), magazines (74%) and television (72%). 119 (6%) had no partner in the past year, 556 (31%) had 1,528 (30%) 2 or 3 and 589 (33%) more than 3 (unknown for 112). Among individuals having had 1, 2-3, > 3 partners, respectively 12%, 28%, 52% had sexual practices involving more than 2 persons (p < 10(-8)). Among those with one partner, 41% never used condoms for vaginal sex 74% never used condoms for fellatio, 51% practised anal sex of whom 51% never used condoms. Among those with > 3 partners, 6% never used condoms for vaginal sex, 48% never used condoms for fellatio, 74% practised anal sex of whom 10% never used condoms. Reasons for not using condoms were being in a stable relationship (54%), knowing the partner (18%), having a asked the serological status of the partner (16%), it is difficult to use condoms systematically (10%), choosing partners in good health (8%); very few considered that they are not at risk (5%) or that condoms are not reliable (1%). 85% would be in favour of using films and magazines as supports for prevention. CONCLUSION: Compared to national statistics (ACSF sexual survey), the population interviewed appears to be sexually very active (number of partners and diversity of practices). Frequency of condom use increases when number of partners increases. Not using a condom is highly related to strategies of partners selection. Few individuals deny the risk of HIV infection or do not rely on condoms. Erotic magazines, TV shows and videos seem to be good supports for preventive messages.

Publication Types:

• Meeting Abstracts

Keywords:

• Behavior
• Condoms
• Data Collection
• Female
• HIV Infections
• Humans
• Interviews as Topic
• Male
• Paris
• Questionnaires
• Safe Sex
• Sexual Behavior
• Sexual Partners

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• 98408715

UI: 102232417

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