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Table 2 Characteristics of male sex partnerships reported by high-risk MSM during past three months; n=1643

From: A cross-sectional study of knowledge of sex partner serostatus among high-risk Peruvian men who have sex with men and transgender women: implications for HIV prevention

 

Number (%)

Type of relationship

 

  Stable

328 (20.3)

  Casual2

1,189 (73.7)

  Commercial sex client or worker

96 (6.0)

Length of relationship

 

  Single contact

727 (47.2)

  Less than 3 months

322 (20.9)

  3 months to less than 1 year

264 (17.1)

  ≥ 1 year

228 (14.8)

Sexual role of partner

 

  Pasivo (Receptive)

471 (29.2)

  Activo (Insertive)

940 (58.4)

  Moderno (Versatile)

200 (12.4)

Alcohol use during last sexual encounter

626 (40.2)

Drug use during last sexual encounter

180 (12.0)

  1. 2Sex partnerships described as “casual” by participants include those with both single and multiple sexual encounters.