Upchurch D M, Weisman C S, Shepherd M, Brookmeyer R, Fox R, Celentano D D, Colletta L, Hook E W
Department of Community Health Sciences, UCLA School of Public Health.
Am J Epidemiol. 1991 Nov 15;134(10):1159-66. doi: 10.1093/oxfordjournals.aje.a116019.
Epidemiologic studies exploring risks for sexually transmitted diseases, including human immunodeficiency virus infection, typically rely on self-report of sexual behaviors. Estimates of the incidence and prevalence of sexual practices are important measures for assessment of behavioral interventions as well as for examining disease transmission. This study examined the degree of agreement within heterosexual couples reporting frequency and type of sexual behaviors, including condom use. Self-reports were obtained from 71 couples attending Baltimore sexually transmitted disease clinics in 1989-1990 regarding the number of days and number of episodes of three specific sexual practices (any type of sexual activity, vaginal sex, and vaginal sex with condom use) over a 30-day period. Paired t test analysis revealed both sexes to be very consistent in their reporting of recent sexual experiences. Multivariate analysis showed that agreement did not vary by socioeconomic status, by whether the partners were married to each other, or by age. These findings suggest that reliable information regarding sexual behaviors may be obtained from men or women.
探索包括人类免疫缺陷病毒感染在内的性传播疾病风险的流行病学研究，通常依赖于性行为的自我报告。性行为发生率和流行率的估计是评估行为干预措施以及研究疾病传播的重要指标。本研究调查了异性恋伴侣在报告性行为频率和类型（包括使用安全套情况）方面的一致程度。1989年至1990年期间，从71对前往巴尔的摩性传播疾病诊所就诊的伴侣那里获取了自我报告，内容涉及30天内三种特定性行为（任何类型的性活动、阴道性交以及使用安全套的阴道性交）的天数和次数。配对t检验分析显示，男女双方在报告近期性经历方面非常一致。多变量分析表明，一致性不会因社会经济地位、伴侣是否已婚或年龄而有所不同。这些发现表明，可以从男性或女性那里获得有关性行为的可靠信息。
