Internet use and the network composition of people living with HIV/AIDS in an urban area in Peru
Busse, P.; Curioso, W.H.
Aids and Behavior 14(6): 1371-1375
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1573-3254 PMID: 19488849 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-009-9577-3Document Number: 625463
This study examines the association between Internet use and (1) the number of close ties (people with whom a person is closely acquainted), and (2) the percentage of HIV-positive individuals in the personal network of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA) in an urban area of Peru. Ninety-four PLHA responded to a survey; 72% were male, and the average age was 36.65 (SD = 7.92). Internet use was not associated with the number of close ties or with a greater number of close ties who are HIV-positive in one's personal network. Internet use was higher among those with greater than a high school education and females reported more social ties than males.
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