ABSTRACT
Information was collected from 148 homosexual men to examine their current sexual practices, knowledge of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), perception of risk for this disease and change in sexual behaviour. The data were analysed to investigate the relationship of these variables to the degree of worry and concern about AIDS expressed by most respondents. Overall, a decline in high risk sexual behaviour was reported. Also, measures of worry and concern were significantly related to the subjects' perception of risk for AIDS compared to heterosexuals, reduction in risk behaviour and occupational level. However, the measures of Health Locus of Control and knowledge about AIDS did not significantly predict the degree of worry and concern. The data are discussed in light of the current AIDS epidemic, and suggestions for future research are made (AU)
