Reports of having seriously considered, attempted and succeeded in adopting behaviours during the interval immediately following a new STI diagnosis or treatment, men (n=340)
| Did not consider, attempt or successfully adopt | Seriously considered the behaviour* | Attempted to adopt the behaviour† | Succeeded in adopting the behaviour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | No. (%) | |
| Abstaining from sex until adequately treated | 6 (1.8) | 6 (1.8) | 24 (7.1) | 304 (89.4) |
| Abstaining from sex with potentially exposed partner until the person was tested for HIV and other STIs | 53 (15.6) | 13 (3.8) | 37 (10.9) | 237 (69.7) |
| Discussing the risks with a partner who was possibly exposed | 14 (4.1) | 30 (8.8) | 15 (4.4) | 281 (82.7) |
| Telling a potentially exposed partner to seek an STI examination | 14 (4.1) | 36 (10.6) | 6 (1.8) | 284 (83.5) |
| Breaking up with a partner who exposed participant to STI | 103 (30.8) | 61 (18.2) | 40 (11.9) | 131 (39.1) |
| Discussing with a partner the risks of infecting each other with HIV/STIs | 26 (7.7) | 25 (7.4) | 10 (3.0) | 277 (82.0) |
| Abstaining from sex when drinking or using drugs | 115 (34.5) | 16 (4.8) | 32 (9.6) | 170 (51.1) |
*Among those not reporting having attempted or succeeded in adopting the behaviour.
†Among those not reporting having succeeded in adopting the behaviour.
STI, sexually transmitted infection.