Table 3 Details of self-reported previous risk behaviour as rationale for seeking testing
Variable | n (%) responders* |
|---|---|
Risk behaviour (multiple responses allowed), referenced to time and location as below | |
Unprotected anal intercourse | |
Without ejaculation | |
insertive | 48 (11.9) |
receptive | 26 (6.5) |
With ejaculation | |
insertive | 35 (8.7) |
receptive | 23 (5.7) |
Condom failure | |
insertive | 21 (5.2) |
receptive | 14 (3.5) |
Unprotected vaginal intercourse | |
Without ejaculation | 30 (7.5) |
With ejaculation | 43 (10.7) |
Condom failure | 19 (4.7) |
Oral uptake of body fluids (blood, sperm) | 75 (18.7) |
Other risk behaviour | 39 (9.7) |
Risk situations | |
Partners involved in the risk situation (multiple responses allowed) | |
Steady partner | 79 (19.7) |
Casual partner | 100 (24.9) |
Anonymous partner | 148 (36.8) |
HIV serostatus of involved partners | |
Positive serostatus | 28 (7.0) |
Negative serostatus | 107 (26.6) |
Serostatus unknown | 190 (47.3) |
Location of risk situation | |
Privat location (at home) | 172 (42.8) |
Bathhouse/Darkroom | 52 (12.9) |
Park/cruising area | 19 (4.7) |
Private party | 10 (2.5) |
Other location | 42 (10.4) |
Time of risk situation | |
0 – 3 days ago | 21 (5.2) |
4 – 14 days ago | 30 (7.5) |
15 days – 3 months ago | 109 (27.1) |
3 – 6 months ago | 93 (23.1) |
> 6 months ago | 52 (12.9) |