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Stress and increased HIV infection risk among gay and bisexual men

Ann N. Burchell, Liviana Calzavara, Ted Myers, Robert S. Remis, Janet Raboud, Paul Corey, Carol Swantee

AIDS · 2010 · 18 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

Gay and bisexual men experiencing stressful life events were at increased risk of HIV infection. This effect was mediated by sexual risk behaviour. We recommend that coping strategies in response to stress be considered in prevention research and health policy.

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