Antiretroviral therapy use among HIV-infected men who have sex with men attending a sexually transmitted diseases clinic

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2010 Dec;55(4):524-7. doi: 10.1097/QAI.0b013e3181f7e2d7.

Abstract

We examined antiretroviral therapy (ART) use among 501 previously diagnosed HIV-infected men who have sex with men who sought care at a sexually transmitted disease clinic in King County, WA, during 2004-2008. Overall, 42% of men were not taking ART, 71% of whom had CD4 counts >350 cells per microliter. Of those who reported unprotected anal intercourse with a partner of nonconcordant HIV status in the prior year, 48% were not taking ART (78% with CD4 counts >350 cells/μL). Sexually transmitted disease clinics may be an important venue in which to identify persons who are not taking ART. Treating these persons could help diminish HIV transmission.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Anti-Retroviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • HIV Infections / transmission*
  • Homosexuality, Male / statistics & numerical data*
  • Hospitals, Public
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Compliance / statistics & numerical data*
  • Risk Factors
  • Unsafe Sex / statistics & numerical data
  • Washington / epidemiology

Substances

  • Anti-Retroviral Agents