Reports of having seriously considered, attempted, and succeeded in adopting behaviours during the interval immediately following a new STI diagnosis or treatment, women (n=110)
| 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 | 1 (0.9) | 0 (0.0) | 10 (9.1) | 99 (90.0) |
| Abstaining from sex with potentially exposed partner until the person was tested for HIV and other STIs | 11 (10.0) | 7 (6.4) | 19 (17.3) | 73 (66.4) |
| Discussing the risks with a partner who was possibly exposed | 1 (0.9) | 5 (4.6) | 4 (3.6) | 100 (90.9) |
| Telling a potentially exposed partner to seek an STI examination | 1 (0.9) | 6 (5.5) | 6 (5.5) | 97 (88.2) |
| Breaking up with a partner who exposed participant to STI | 34 (30.9) | 13 (11.8) | 19 (17.3) | 44 (40.0) |
| Discussing with a partner the risks of infecting each other with HIV/STIs | 5 (4.6) | 2 (1.8) | 4 (3.6) | 99 (90.0) |
| Abstaining from sex when drinking or using drugs | 32 (29.1) | 4 (3.6) | 6 (5.5) | 68 (61.8) |
*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.