Abstract

This study tested how an STI diagnosis influences perceptions of hypothetical romantic/sexual partners. In an online experiment, participants (n = 189) were randomly assigned to one of five vignette conditions, which varied in how a potential partner’s STI status was described. HSV or HIV-positive status (with treatment) decreased the likelihood that participants would have sex or a relationship with the target. However, LGBTQ participants were less likely to consider an STI diagnosis a deal-breaker relative to cisgender, heterosexual participants. Results highlight a need for accurate sex education content about living with treatable but incurable STIs.

摘要

这项研究测试了 STI 诊断如何影响对假设的浪漫/性伴侣的看法。在一项在线实验中，参与者 ( n  = 189) 被随机分配到五种小插曲条件之一，这些条件因描述潜在伴侣性传播感染状况的方式而异。HSV 或 HIV 阳性状态（经过治疗）降低了参与者与目标发生性关系或发生关系的可能性。然而，相对于顺性别异性恋参与者，LGBTQ 参与者不太可能将 STI 诊断视为交易破坏者。结果强调需要有关与可治疗但无法治愈的性传播感染一起生活的准确性教育内容。