Multiple and Concurrent Partners

 Lyn's Comment: An number of studies have shown that the practice of men and women having multiple or concurrent sexual partners is a key driver in the HIV epidemic and plays a particular role in the high burden of infection in Southern Africa.  Some researchers question the sterngth of this link.

MCP or multiple concurrent partners can be described as when an individual has more than one sexual partner in the same time period. 

MCP featured in many presentations at the 4th SA AIDS Conference. 

The role of culture in encouraging more than one sexual partner at a time is also often mentioned.  We highlight a number of article and tools dealing with MCP: