are persons being treated with protease inhibitors gambling with high risk sex?
OBJECTIVES: To determine whether treatment with protease inhibitors is associated with an increase in unprotected sexual behavior among persons living with HIV. DESIGN: A cross-sectional study. METHODS: Persons living with HIV, 13 years of age and older, attending one of six public clinics that treat persons with HIV and reside in non-urban communities were recruited during routine clinic visits. Interviews were sought from all persons attending the clinics. Interviews were conducted in a private area and took approximately one hour. Information was elicited on demographics, opinions concerning acquisition of HIV, effect of HIV infection on life style, current treatment, and current and past sexual practices. RESULTS: Of the 190 sexually active persons completing interviews, 15.8% were currently being treated with protease inhibitors. Patients treated with protease inhibitors were 2.6 times more likely to report infrequent condom use in the 30 days prior to the interview (condoms used
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