HIV Risk Activity Among Persons With Severe Mental Illness: Preliminary Findings (original) (raw)

The study investigates HIV risk behaviors among individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness (SMI), focusing on patterns of sexual activity and drug use across various diagnostic groups, including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Data were collected from three service sites, with analyses revealing no significant differences in risk behaviors, such as abstinence rates, number of sexual partners, or condom usage between sites or diagnostic categories. These preliminary findings underscore the need to address sexual health education and HIV prevention strategies tailored for the SMI population.