Research Article

An analysis of the relationship between HIV risk self-perception with sexual behaviour and HIV status in South African older adults

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 21 , issue 3 , 2022 , pages: 277–286

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2022.2090395

Author(s): Makandwe Nyirenda , South Africa , Nonzwakazi Mnqonywa , South Africa , Bomkazi Tutshana , South Africa , Jayganthie Naidoo , South Africa , Paul Kowal , Australia , Joel Negin , Australia

Keywords: self-perceived risk , sexual behaviour , older adults , South Africa

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Abstract

Objective: To examine how older adults perceive their own risk of acquiring HIV; and how this perception correlates with their sexual behaviour and HIV status.

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