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[BDSP. Notice produite par INIST-CNRS G8DER0xl. Diffusion soumise à autorisation]. Objectives. As a result of the impact of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM), multiple strategies for reducing HIV risks have emerged from within the gay community. One common HIV risk reduction strategy limits unprotected sex partners to those who are of the same HIV status (serosorting). We tested a novel, brief, one-on-one intervention, based on informed decision-making and delivered by peer counselors, designed to address the limitations of serosorting (e.g., risk for HIV transmission). Methods. In 2009, we recruited a group of 149 at-risk men living in Atlanta, Georgia, and randomly assigned them to an intervention condition addressing serosorting or a standard-of-care control condition. Results. Men in the serosorting intervention reported fewer sexual partners (Wald khi2=8.79, P<. at the study follow-ups. behavioral results were also consistent with changes in psychosocial variables including condom use self-efficacy and perceptions of risk for hiv transmission. conclusions. current intervention service providers can offer reduction men arguably highest infection united states. addressing risks associated serosorting a feasible low-cost has potential to significantly affect epidemic.>
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