Prevalence and associated factors of HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Hefei,China,2013

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The objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence and influencing factors of HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Hefei, China. A total of 578 MSM were recruited, with a mean age of 28.13 ± 6.91; 70.7% were under 30. The awareness rate was 95.4% (560/587) in the cross-sectional study. Of all the respondents, 73 (12.44%) were seropositive for HIV and 56 (9.54%) for syphilis. Multivariate analysis showed that self-reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) (AOR = 8.02, 95% CI: 2.58–24.98, P < 0.001), received HIV testing in the past year (AOR = 0.33, 95% CI: 0.19–0.60, P < 0.001) and syphilis (AOR = 3.40, 95% CI: 1.69– 6.85, P = 0.001) were independently associated with HIV infection. It is necessary for post-test counselling to address risk among those who engage in sexual risk behaviours. More efforts are needed to enhance HIV/STI testing and treatment services in China.

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Men who have sex with men sexually transmitted infections HIV/AIDS sexual risk behaviour syphilis prevalence

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Prevalence and associated factors of HIV infection among men who have sex with men in Hefei,China,2013–2014: a cross-sectional study

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