Risk Factors for HIVSyphilis Infection and Male Circumcision Practices and Preferences among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Joint Authors
Lai, Wenhong
Li, Tian
Huang, Wanli
Zhang, Yanqing
Zhou, Jiushun
Do, Mai
Aliyu, Muktar H.
Wang, Xiaodong
Han, Delin
Xu, Jie
Du, Shuping
Jia, Yujiang
Yu, Fei
Zeng, Yali
Zhang, Linglin
Liang, Shu
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To investigate factors associated with HIV infection and the frequency and willingness of male circumcision among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Chengdu city, China.
Methods.
A cross-sectional survey provided information on participants' demographics, risk behaviors, circumcision, and uptake of HIV prevention services.
Results.
Of 570 participants, 13.3% were infected with HIV and 15.9% with syphilis.
An estimated 43.0% of respondents reported having unprotected receptive anal intercourse, and 58.9% reported having ≥2 male sexual partners in the past 6 months.
Multivariable logistic regression revealed that syphilis, more male sex partners, predominantly receptive anal intercourse, and exclusively receptive male sex were associated with HIV infection.
Higher level of education and peer education service were inversely associated with HIV infection.
Nearly a fifth (18.0%) of participants were circumcised.
More than half of uncircumcised participants expressed willingness to be circumcised.
Conclusion.
This study reveals a high prevalence of HIV and syphilis among MSM in Chengdu province of China.
The frequency of unprotected receptive anal intercourse and multiple male sexual partnerships highlight the urgency for an effective comprehensive HIV prevention strategy.
Although the willingness to accept male circumcision (MC) is high, further research is needed to assess the protective effective of MC among MSM.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zeng, Yali& Zhang, Linglin& Li, Tian& Lai, Wenhong& Jia, Yujiang& Aliyu, Muktar H.…[et al.]. 2014. Risk Factors for HIVSyphilis Infection and Male Circumcision Practices and Preferences among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zeng, Yali…[et al.]. Risk Factors for HIVSyphilis Infection and Male Circumcision Practices and Preferences among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zeng, Yali& Zhang, Linglin& Li, Tian& Lai, Wenhong& Jia, Yujiang& Aliyu, Muktar H.…[et al.]. Risk Factors for HIVSyphilis Infection and Male Circumcision Practices and Preferences among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-476544
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476544