Community-Based Surveys for Determining the Prevalence of HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhoea in Men Having Sex with Men in Hong Kong
Joint Authors
Wong, H. T. H.
Wong, K. H.
Leung, R. W. M.
Lee, S. S.
Lee, K. C. K.
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
2013-04-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Community sampling of men having sex with men (MSM) for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections prevalence studies poses challenges in view of problems in logistics and the hidden nature of MSM population.
Methods.
MSM in Hong Kong were recruited through social venues and the Internet.
All participants were invited to complete a behavioural questionnaire and submit a urine specimen for HIV, Chlamydia, and gonorrhoea testing.
Results.
Totally, 994 MSM were recruited.
No differences between venue and online-recruited respondents were identified regarding their demographics and infection status.
The prevalence of HIV, Chlamydia, and gonorrhoea was 3.6% (95% CI: 2.6–5.0%), 4.7% (95% CI: 3.6–6.2%), and 0.2% (95% CI: 0.1–0.7%), respectively.
Of all HIV cases, only 8.3% were aware of the infection; reflecting newly infected MSM were probably overrepresented.
Some 58.3% had had HIV test within the past year, and 11.1% had CT/NG coinfection.
HIV infection was associated with group sex [aOR: 2.67 (1.03–6.92)], receiving money for anal sex [aOR: 4.63 (1.12–19.18)], and unprotected anal sex with nonregular partners [aOR: 3.047 (1.16–8.01)].
Conclusion.
Difference between venue- and online-recruited MSM was observed.
A combination of sampling methods is complementary for epidemiology purpose.
Overall, risk behaviours practised by undiagnosed HIV-positive MSM remains a cause for concern.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Wong, H. T. H.& Wong, K. H.& Lee, S. S.& Leung, R. W. M.& Lee, K. C. K.. 2013. Community-Based Surveys for Determining the Prevalence of HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhoea in Men Having Sex with Men in Hong Kong. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Wong, H. T. H.…[et al.]. Community-Based Surveys for Determining the Prevalence of HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhoea in Men Having Sex with Men in Hong Kong. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Wong, H. T. H.& Wong, K. H.& Lee, S. S.& Leung, R. W. M.& Lee, K. C. K.. Community-Based Surveys for Determining the Prevalence of HIV, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhoea in Men Having Sex with Men in Hong Kong. Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511479
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511479