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AIDS Behav ; 19(11): 1990-2000, 2015 Nov.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25903507

RESUMEN

The 2011 Ghana Men's Study identified a high prevalence of HIV among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Accra/Tema (34.4 %) and in Kumasi (13.6 %), whereas the HIV rate among MSM referred through peer educators (PEs) to HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services in these two sites was substantially lower (8.4 %). These findings raised questions about possible limitations of the peer-education strategy to reach high-risk MSM. Therefore, a pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility of using a social network strategy (SNS) to identify and refer MSM to HTC services. Within 3 months, 166 MSM were reached and referred to HTC services: 62.7 % reported no recent exposure to PEs; 61.5 % were unaware of their recent HIV serostatus; and 32.9 % were newly diagnosed HIV positive. This pilot study suggests that an SNS could be an important strategy to reach MSM and to increase the uptake of HTC.


Asunto(s)
Consejo , Seropositividad para VIH/diagnóstico , Promoción de la Salud/métodos , Homosexualidad Masculina/psicología , Tamizaje Masivo/métodos , Red Social , Adolescente , Adulto , Ghana , Seropositividad para VIH/etnología , Homosexualidad Masculina/etnología , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Aceptación de la Atención de Salud , Proyectos Piloto , Asunción de Riesgos , Apoyo Social , Población Urbana
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Glob Health Sci Pract ; 10(3)2022 06 29.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36332061

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: HIV self-testing (HIVST) is recommended by the World Health Organization, but implementation remains limited. This cross-sectional study evaluated HIVST uptake among female entertainment workers (EWs), men who have sex with men (MSM), and transgender women in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, to inform national implementation. METHODS: Between December 2018 and September 2019, individuals reached through community outreach or via online advertising were offered HIVST or referrals to facility-based testing. Participants opting for HIVST could choose between test kits employing oral-fluid or finger-prick-based sample collection; and between an "assisted" option in which outreach staff offered instructions and assistance and an "unassisted" option in which participants received a kit with instructions for use. A structured questionnaire was administered to facilitate descriptive statistics and tests for associations between participant characteristics and HIV testing preferences and outcomes. RESULTS: Among 1,241 eligible individuals; 1,210 (97.5%) provided responses for analysis. Of these, 1,203 (99.4%) were recruited through outreach; 7 (0.6%) through online advertising. Among those recruited by outreach, 1,186 (98.6%) opted for assisted HIVST, and 1,065 (88.5%) opted for oral-fluid versus finger-prick testing. All individuals recruited through online advertisements opted for unassisted oral-fluid testing. Among all participants, 455 (37.6%) were MSM, 325 (26.9%) were transgender women, 430 (35.5%) were female EWs, and overall, 71.7% reported never previously testing for HIV. A total of 84 participants (6.9%) received reactive screening results and 81 (97.5%) were linked to treatment. CONCLUSION: Uptake of HIVST was high, and most participants preferred oral-fluid over finger-prick-based testing. Many individuals (72%) who had never previously accessed HIV testing services participated in HIVST, with high rates of reactivity.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH , Minorías Sexuales y de Género , Masculino , Femenino , Humanos , Autoevaluación , Homosexualidad Masculina , Estudios Transversales , Cambodia , Autocuidado/métodos , Prueba de VIH , Infecciones por VIH/diagnóstico , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Tamizaje Masivo/métodos
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AIDS Behav ; 15(5): 1033-44, 2011 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19641986

RESUMEN

Using surveillance data on men who have sex with men (MSM) from six Indonesian cities, this article reports prevalence of sexual risk taking, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Factors associated with HIV, other STIs and consistent condom use were assessed. Behavioral data were collected from 1,450 MSM, among whom 749 were tested for HIV and syphilis and 738 for gonorrhea and Chlamydia. Associations were assessed using multivariate logistic regression. Over 80% of MSM knew HIV transmission routes, 65% of MSM had multiple male sexual partners, 27% unprotected anal sex with multiple male partners, and 27% sex with a female in the prior month. Consistent condom use ranged from 30 to 40% with male partners and 20 to 30% with female partners, depending upon partner type. HIV prevalence averaged 5.2%, but was 8.0% in Jakarta. Prevalence of rectal gonorrhea or Chlamydia was 32%. Multivariate analyses revealed recent methamphetamine use and current rectal gonorrheal or chlamydial infection to be associated with HIV infection. The data confirm diverse sexual networks and substantial sexual risk-taking, despite relatively high levels of education and HIV-related knowledge. In addition to promoting partner reduction and more consistent condom and lubricant use, prevention efforts must also address substance abuse.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Homosexualidad Masculina , Asunción de Riesgos , Conducta Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/epidemiología , Adolescente , Adulto , Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Humanos , Indonesia/epidemiología , Modelos Logísticos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Vigilancia de la Población , Prevalencia , Factores de Riesgo , Parejas Sexuales , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/transmisión , Factores Socioeconómicos , Adulto Joven
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AIDS Behav ; 15(3): 663-73, 2011 Apr.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20811771

RESUMEN

Behavioral surveillance was undertaken among 1,150 male-to-female transgenders (waria) in Java, Indonesia, 2007; samples were collected for HIV and STI testing (n = 748). Almost all waria had ever sold sex (median duration 10 years). Prevalence of HIV was 24.4%, syphilis 26.8% and rectal gonorrhea and/or chlamydia 47.0%. Syphilis and rectal STIs were associated with HIV infection. Consistent condom use during receptive anal sex with clients was reported by 35.9% waria and was higher among those who visited an STI clinic and who knew their HIV status. Efforts should continue to strengthen behavior change and STI care in future HIV prevention programs.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Asunción de Riesgos , Conducta Sexual , Enfermedades Bacterianas de Transmisión Sexual/epidemiología , Transexualidad , Adolescente , Adulto , Distribución por Edad , Sistema de Vigilancia de Factor de Riesgo Conductual , Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Humanos , Indonesia/epidemiología , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Prevalencia , Factores de Riesgo , Parejas Sexuales , Enfermedades Bacterianas de Transmisión Sexual/prevención & control , Enfermedades Bacterianas de Transmisión Sexual/transmisión , Factores Socioeconómicos , Adulto Joven
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PLoS One ; 16(8): e0256094, 2021.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34398926

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Suboptimal uptake of HIV testing remains a primary bottleneck to HIV prevention and treatment for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in Thailand. The World Health Organization has recommended HIV self-testing (HIVST) as an additional strategic HIV service. However, HIVST has not been fully endorsed and implemented in many countries in Southeast Asia. The aim of this study was to assess the uptake of oral fluid-based HIVST in MSM and TGW populations in Thailand. METHODS: During 2017 and 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional study using convenience sampling to enroll 2,524 participants from three major urban areas. Participants were recruited during outreach and online activities and were offered unassisted or assisted HIVST, or referral to HIV testing services. A descriptive analysis was performed for summarizing data. RESULTS: A total of 2,502 participants (1,422 MSM and 1,082 TGW) were included in the analysis with about one-third (36.1%) of them being first-time testers. Among all participants enrolled in the study, a total of 2,486 participants (99.3%) selected HIVST versus referral to HIV testing services. Of those who selected HIVST, 2,095 (84.3%) opted for assisted HIVST while the rest opted for unassisted HIVST: 1,148 of 1,411 MSM (81.4%) and 947 of 1,075 TGW (88.1%) selected assisted HIVST. While no serious adverse events were reported during the study, we found that among 179 participants who needed a confirmatory test and were referred to HIV testing services, 108 (60.3.4%) accessed these later services. CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated a high uptake of oral fluid-based HIVST among MSM and TGW populations in Thailand and that HIVST could be scaled up through the national epidemic control program. However, a better understanding of HIV testing-seeking behavior and innovative follow-up solutions are needed to improve and monitor linkages to services for people who undertake HIVST.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/diagnóstico , Prueba de VIH/métodos , VIH/aislamiento & purificación , Homosexualidad Masculina/estadística & datos numéricos , Saliva/virología , Personas Transgénero/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Adulto , Estudios Transversales , Pruebas Diagnósticas de Rutina/métodos , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Infecciones por VIH/virología , Humanos , Masculino , Autoevaluación , Parejas Sexuales/clasificación , Tailandia/epidemiología , Adulto Joven
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Sex Transm Dis ; 36(5): 319-24, 2009 May.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-19265728

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: Little systematic knowledge is available regarding risk behaviors and the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infections (STI) in populations of men having sex with men (MSM) in the Mekong Subregion and China. METHODS: Data on HIV/STI prevalence and risk behavior of MSM in the region were collected through Internet searches, were summarized and assessed for their policy and programming implications. RESULTS: Twenty-four articles, reports and abstracts of research studies were identified for review. High levels of HIV, STI and associated risk behavior were reported among MSM throughout the region. The HIV prevalence among MSM in urban areas varied between 5.5% and 28.3% in Thailand and Cambodia and between 0.0% and 9.4% in Vietnam and China. No HIV/STI prevalence data were available for Lao PDR and Myanmar. CONCLUSION: Levels of HIV/STI prevalence and risk behavior among MSM in the Mekong Subregion and China are high. Continued monitoring and surveillance and targeted preventive interventions are necessary to stop the spread of HIV in this vulnerable population.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Homosexualidad Masculina , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/epidemiología , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/prevención & control , Cambodia/epidemiología , China/epidemiología , Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Política de Salud , Humanos , Laos/epidemiología , Masculino , Mianmar/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Factores de Riesgo , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/transmisión , Tailandia/epidemiología , Sexo Inseguro , Vietnam/epidemiología
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Int J STD AIDS ; 18(7): 486-92, 2007 Jul.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17623508

RESUMEN

The objective of this study was to measure HIV prevalence and risk behaviour in injecting drug users (IDUs), male sex workers (MSWs), Hijras (transgenders), female sex workers (FSWs) and male truckers in Karachi and Lahore, Pakistan. The design was a linked-anonymous cross-sectional study of individuals identified at key venues or through peer referral. Approximately 400 respondents in each group (200 for Hijras) responded to a standardized questionnaire and were tested for HIV antibodies at each site. In Karachi, 23% of IDUs and 4% of MSWs were HIV positive, and HIV-positive individuals were identified in all risk groups in at least one city. Two-thirds of all IDUs used a shared needle in the previous week, and unprotected commercial sex activity with men and women was high. The HIV epidemic has entered IDU and male and female commercial sex networks in Karachi and Lahore. Targeted intervention services must be scaled up and risk group surveillance intensified.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Seroprevalencia de VIH , Asunción de Riesgos , Trabajo Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Abuso de Sustancias por Vía Intravenosa/epidemiología , Sexo Inseguro/estadística & datos numéricos , Adolescente , Adulto , Factores de Edad , Anciano , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/etnología , Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Vehículos a Motor , Compartición de Agujas , Pakistán/epidemiología , Prevalencia , Factores de Riesgo , Sexo Seguro/estadística & datos numéricos , Factores Socioeconómicos , Transportes
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AIDS Educ Prev ; 16(1): 31-44, 2004 Feb.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-15058709

RESUMEN

A probability sample of 206 men who have sex with men from 16 sites in Phnom Penh were surveyed about sexual behaviors and tested for HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). HIV and syphilis prevalence was 14.4% and 5.5%, respectively. Out of the total sample, 81% reported anal sex with any male partners in the past 6 months, and 61.2% reported having had vaginal sex. In the past 6 months, 82.8% of the sample reported having male partners who paid them to have sex. Self-reported sexual orientation did not match well with self-reported sexual behavior. Significant risk factors for HIV infection were anal sex with multiple partners, unprotected vaginal sex with commercial female partners in the past month, and any STI. Complex sexual networks indicate that men who have sex with men act as a bridge between higher and lower HIV prevalence populations. Better prevention efforts structured around behaviors rather than sexual identities are needed.


Asunto(s)
Infecciones por VIH/transmisión , Homosexualidad Masculina/estadística & datos numéricos , Sexo Seguro/estadística & datos numéricos , Conducta Sexual/estadística & datos numéricos , Parejas Sexuales , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/transmisión , Adulto , Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Estudios Transversales , Femenino , Infecciones por VIH/epidemiología , Homosexualidad Masculina/psicología , Humanos , Masculino , Asunción de Riesgos , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/epidemiología , Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual/prevención & control , Encuestas y Cuestionarios
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Sex Health ; 5(1): 83-8, 2008 Mar.
Artículo en Inglés | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-18361860

RESUMEN

BACKGROUND: To implement effective behaviour change interventions for men who have sex with men, qualitative information was collected about the contexts and meanings of sex and relationships between men in Ho Chi Minh City. METHODS: Individual interviews and focus groups were conducted with 74 men aged 18 years or older who had had sex with another man in the previous 12 months. RESULTS: Findings reveal that sex between men exists and is associated with two common descriptors in Vietnam: bong lo for those who are feminised in public and bong kin for those who are not, and are often married. In sexual relationships, for both groups of men, there is a trade off between sexual pleasure and risk. Condoms may not be used, particularly when having sex with a partner who was considered to be good looking or perceived as 'clean'. CONCLUSIONS: The study highlights the need for HIV prevention programs which address issues of sexual meaning in male-to-male sexual relationships.


Asunto(s)
Condones/estadística & datos numéricos , Infecciones por VIH/prevención & control , Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud , Homosexualidad Masculina/estadística & datos numéricos , Asunción de Riesgos , Parejas Sexuales/clasificación , Adulto , Grupos Focales , Homosexualidad Masculina/psicología , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Factores de Riesgo , Sexo Seguro/psicología , Parejas Sexuales/psicología , Medio Social , Sexo Inseguro/psicología , Sexo Inseguro/estadística & datos numéricos , Población Urbana , Vietnam/epidemiología
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