Epidemiology of reported cases of AIDS in lesbians, United States 1980-89

National surveillance data for reported cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were used to assess demographic characteristics and behavioral risk factors in lesbians. From June 1, 1980 through September 30, 1989, 79 women with AIDS reported sex relations only with a female partner; most...

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Published in:American journal of public health (1971) 1990-11, Vol.80 (11), p.1380-1381
Main Authors: Chu, S Y, Buehler, J W, Fleming, P L, Berkelman, R L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - epidemiology
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - etiology
Adolescent
Adult
AIDS
Biological and medical sciences
Demographics
Drug abuse
Drug use
Epidemiologic Methods
Female
Gays & lesbians
Homosexuality
Humans
Immune system
Immunodeficiencies
Immunodeficiencies. Immunoglobulinopathies
Immunopathology
Medical sciences
Public health
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior
Substance Abuse, Intravenous - complications
Surveillance
United States
Women
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Summary:National surveillance data for reported cases of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) were used to assess demographic characteristics and behavioral risk factors in lesbians. From June 1, 1980 through September 30, 1989, 79 women with AIDS reported sex relations only with a female partner; most of these women (95 percent) were intravenous drug users. Prevention of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the lesbian community will require efforts to prevent and reduce intravenous drug use.
ISSN:0090-0036
1541-0048
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.80.11.1380