Sexual Health and Men Who Have Sex with Men in Vietnam : An Integrated Approach to Preventive Health Care
Joint Authors
Giang, Le Minh
Hao, Bui Thi Minh
Viet, Vu Duc
Source
Advances in Preventive Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-10-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
While HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam has received increasing attention, most studies focus on HIV knowledge and established risk factors such as injection drug use.
This paper proposes to address HIV risk among MSM from an integrated approach to preventive care that takes into account syndemic conditions such as substance use, mental health, and stigma, the latter of which prevents MSM from accessing health services.
Method.
Current studies related to MSM in Vietnam from 2000 onwards, gathered from peer-reviewed as well as non-peer-reviewed sources, were examined.
Results.
HIV and STI prevalence among MSM varied significantly by location, and yet HIV prevalence has increased significantly over the past few years.
Most studies have focused on sexual risk behaviors, paying little attention to the broad spectrum of sexual health, including noninjecting drug use, heavy alcohol consumption, high rates of mental health distress and anxiety, and stigma.
Conclusion.
Future research and interventions targeting MSM in Vietnam should address their vulnerability to HIV from an integrated approach that pays attention to both sexual health and syndemic conditions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Giang, Le Minh& Viet, Vu Duc& Hao, Bui Thi Minh. 2012. Sexual Health and Men Who Have Sex with Men in Vietnam : An Integrated Approach to Preventive Health Care. Advances in Preventive Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Giang, Le Minh…[et al.]. Sexual Health and Men Who Have Sex with Men in Vietnam : An Integrated Approach to Preventive Health Care. Advances in Preventive Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Giang, Le Minh& Viet, Vu Duc& Hao, Bui Thi Minh. Sexual Health and Men Who Have Sex with Men in Vietnam : An Integrated Approach to Preventive Health Care. Advances in Preventive Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-498834
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-498834