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Serosorting and HIVSTI Infection among HIV-Negative MSM and Transgender People : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Inform WHO Guidelines
Joint Authors
Bernard, Laura J.
O’Reilly, Kevin R.
Kennedy, Caitlin E.
Lo, Ying-Ru
Konda, Kelika A.
Muessig, Kathryn E.
Gerbase, Antonio
Akl, Elie A.
Source
Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-04-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the association between serosorting and HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and quality of life among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people.
Two reviewers independently screened abstracts and abstracted data.
Meta-analyses were conducted using random effects models.
Of 310 citations reviewed, 4 observational studies, all with MSM, met inclusion criteria.
Compared to consistent condom use, serosorting was associated with increased risk of HIV (3 studies, odds ratio (OR): 1.80, 95% confidence interval (CI):1.21–2.70) and bacterial STIs (1 study, OR: 1.62, 95% CI: 1.44–1.83).
Compared to no condom use, serosorting was associated with reduced risk of HIV (3 studies, OR: 0.46, 95% CI: 0.25–0.83) and bacterial STIs (1 study, OR: 0.81, 95% CI: 0.73–0.91).
Among HIV-negative MSM, condom use appears to be more protective against HIV and STIs than serosorting and should be encouraged.
However, serosorting may be better than no condom use as a harm reduction strategy.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kennedy, Caitlin E.& Bernard, Laura J.& Muessig, Kathryn E.& Konda, Kelika A.& Akl, Elie A.& Lo, Ying-Ru…[et al.]. 2013. Serosorting and HIVSTI Infection among HIV-Negative MSM and Transgender People : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Inform WHO Guidelines. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482691
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kennedy, Caitlin E.…[et al.]. Serosorting and HIVSTI Infection among HIV-Negative MSM and Transgender People : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Inform WHO Guidelines. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482691
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kennedy, Caitlin E.& Bernard, Laura J.& Muessig, Kathryn E.& Konda, Kelika A.& Akl, Elie A.& Lo, Ying-Ru…[et al.]. Serosorting and HIVSTI Infection among HIV-Negative MSM and Transgender People : A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis to Inform WHO Guidelines. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-482691
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482691