Abstract

Objectives: This study explores the intimate relationship context in which sub-Saharan young immigrants (18–25) adopt HIV sexual risk behaviors. Methods: Qualitative data from 37 in-depth semistructured interviews and two focus groups were analyzed through an inductive approach and constant comparative analyses. Results: HIV sexual risk behaviors occurred in four types of intimate relationships. However, reasons for taking risks varied by relationship type and also depended on material resources, as well as interactional, cultural, and social dimensions related to sexual socialization and migration. Conclusions: Findings support the importance of considering the intimate relationship context to understand how HIV sexual risk behaviors occur.

摘要

目的：本研究探讨了撒哈拉以南的年轻移民（18-25岁）采取HIV性危险行为的亲密关系。方法：通过归纳法和持续的比较分析，对来自37个深度半结构化访谈和两个焦点小组的定性数据进行了分析。结果：HIV性危险行为发生在四种类型的亲密关系中。但是，冒险的原因因人际关系类型而异，并且还取决于物质资源以及与性社会化和移徙有关的互动，文化和社会层面。结论：研究结果支持考虑亲密关系的背景以了解艾滋病毒性危险行为如何发生的重要性。