Main description:

Originally published in 1998 Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDS in Europe is detailed study comparing the major population surveys on sexual behaviour and HIV/AIDS carried out in Europe at the time of publication. Leading European researchers explore the differences and similarities between European countries in patterns of sexual behaviour and responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. As well as providing an empirical and methodological base for future research, the comparative analyses lead researchers, policy makers, health-educators and the media to new insights and a deeper understanding of issues that are of central concern in many countries. The chapters include discussion of data on sexual initiation, homosexual and bisexual behaviour, sexual practices, sexual partners, risk behaviour, STDs, preventive practices, the normative context, knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and attitudes towards people with HIV/AIDS. The book results from a major European Concerted Action, funded by the European Union Biomedical and Health Research programme (BIOMED), and coordinated by the Centre d'Etudes Sociologiques of the Facultes Universitaires Saint-Louis, Brussels, Belgium. It follows Sexual Interactions and HIV Risk, published in 1997.

Contents:

Tables Figures Preface Series Editor's Preface 1. Studying and Comparing Sexual Behaviour and HIV/AIDs in Europe Part I: Sexual Behaviour in the Era of HIV/AIDS 2. Sexual Initiation and Gender in Europe: A Cross-cultural Analysis of Trends in the Twentieth Century 3. Homosexual and Bisexual Behaviour in European Countries 4. Sexual Practices and Their Social Profiles 5. The Europeans and their Sexual Partners Part II: Sexual Transmission of HIV 6. Risk Behaviour and Risk Contexts 7. Self-reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases and At-Risk Sexual Behaviour Part III: Preventive Practices and the Normative Context 8. Sexual Adaptation to HIV Risk 9. Condom Use 10. Voluntary HIV Testing 11. Social Networks and Normative Context Part IV: Representing AIDS 12. Knowledge and Representations of HIV/AIDS 13. Attitudes towards People with HIV/AIDS 14. Knowledge and Discrimination: What Kind of Relationship? Conclusions 15. Sexual Behaviour and HIV Risk: Common Patterns and Differences between European Countries Notes on Contributors Index