| Title | Older HIV-positive adults in Xiangxi, China: infection modes and associated risk factors. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Chen, Xi, Xingli Li, Biyun Qin, Jun Zheng, Jianmei He, Lu Wang, Ning Wang, Ann Hsu, and Kaveh Khoshnood |
| Journal | Sexually transmitted diseases |
| Volume | 39 |
| Issue | 9 |
| Pagination | 716-9 |
| Date Published | 2012 Sep |
| ISSN | 1537-4521 |
| Keywords | Aged, China, Contraception Behavior, Cross-Sectional Studies, Extramarital Relations, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, HIV Seropositivity, Humans, Male, Marital Status, Middle Aged, Questionnaires, Rural Population, Sex Workers, Sexual Behavior, Sexual Partners |
| Abstract | An unusual increase in HIV/AIDS cases among rural older adults was reported between 2005 and 2008 in Xiangxi Prefecture, Hunan Province. We explored the reasons for this increase and suggested preventive measures for the future control of HIV infection in this population. |
| DOI | 10.1097/OLQ.0b013e31825af361 |
| Alternate Journal | Sex Transm Dis |
