scholarly journals Associations between Cognitive, Sociocontextual, and Affective Variables and Unprotected Anal Intercourse among Men Who Have Sex with Men—A Comparative Study Conducted in Two Chinese Cities

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T. F. Lau ◽  
T. J. Feng ◽  
X. L. Liu ◽  
Jing Gu ◽  
Hi Yi Tsui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Disclosure Of Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sex With Men

Few studies compared HIV-related risk behaviors between cities with different sociocultural environments among men who have sex with men (MSM). This study investigated the prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and associated individual and socio-cultural factors among Chinese MSM in Hong Kong and Shenzhen in Mainland China, which were proximal to each other but experienced different socioeconomic developments. Amongst all the 535 participants, 40.2% had had UAI. Significant factors of UAI among Shenzhen MSM included being able to find someone to share one’s sexual orientation, disclosure of sexual orientation to family members, HIV risk perception, and use of alcohol or substances (adjusted OR ranged from 2.37 to 4.91), whilst disclosure of sexual orientation to family members was the only significant factor among Hong Kong MSM (adjusted OR = 1.64). Geographic variations in factors associated with UAI were observed. Future research and interventions need to take this into account.

scholarly journals HIV incidence among men who have sex with men in mainland China: a systematic review protocol

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenting Huang ◽  
Liming Wang ◽  
Mi Guodong ◽  
Ryan J. Zahn ◽  
Jennifer Taussig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hiv Incidence ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Sex With Men

Abstract Background Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV in China. Globally, younger MSM are at higher risk for incident HIV infections, but there has been substantial variation in the estimates of age-stratified HIV incidence among MSM in mainland China, potentially due to regional differences in the nature of the epidemic. Given the need for quality epidemiological data to meet the global goal of ending new HIV infections by 2030, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine age-stratified HIV incidence in mainland China, including consideration by geographic region and time. Methods This review will include longitudinal studies, cross-sectional surveys, and surveillance reports among MSM in mainland China that have reported HIV incidence. We will search studies and reports published from January 1, 2003, to April 30, 2020, in both English and Chinese language literature databases. For each study considered, two reviewers will independently screen, determine eligibility, and extract relevant data, with discrepancies resolved by consensus of a third reviewer. The methodological quality of included studies will be assessed by the Quality Assessment Tool for Systematic Reviews of Observational Studies Score (QATSO). We will develop age-stratified estimates of HIV incidence with geographic variations and temporal trends. Heterogeneity will be examined using statistical techniques appropriate to the dataset. For subgroup analyses, we will conduct mixed-effects meta-analysis models. Discussion This review will contribute to a better understanding of the HIV epidemic among MSM in mainland China by providing age-stratified estimates of HIV incidence with a portrayal of geographic and temporal variations. Findings will reflect epidemic dynamics, informing local and national intervention programs and policies for HIV prevention, and providing estimation data to inform future research among MSM in China. Systematic review registration PROSPERO ID 154834

Prevalence and Correlates of Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among Hong Kong Men Who Have Sex with Men Traveling to Shenzhen, China

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 1395-1405 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph T. F. Lau ◽  
Wende Cai ◽  
Hi Yi Tsui ◽  
Jinquan Cheng ◽  
Lin Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals HIV Incidence Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mainland China: A Systematic Review Protocol

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wenting Huang ◽  
Liming Wang ◽  
Guodong Mi ◽  
Ryan J. Zahn ◽  
Jennifer Taussig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Assessment Tool ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Temporal Trends ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Hiv Incidence ◽  
Geographic Variations ◽  
Sex With Men

Abstract Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV in China. Globally, younger MSM has been shown to be at higher risk for incident HIV infections, but there has been substantial variation in the estimates of age-stratified HIV incidence among MSM in mainland China, potentially due to regional differences in the nature of the epidemic. Given the need for quality epidemiological data to meet the global goal of ending new HIV infections by 2030, this systematic review and meta-analysis aims to determine age-stratified HIV incidence in mainland China, including consideration by geographic region and time.Methods: This review will include longitudinal studies, cross-sectional surveys, and surveillance reports among MSM in mainland China that have reported HIV incidence. We will search studies and reports published from January 1, 2003 to April 30, 2020 in both English and Chinese language literature databases. For each study considered, two reviewers will independently screen, determine eligibility, and extract relevant data, with discrepancies resolved by consensus of a third reviewer. The methodological quality of included studies will be assessed by the Quality Assessment Tool for Systematic Reviews of Observational Studies Score (QATSO). We will develop age-stratified estimates of HIV incidence with geographic variations and temporal trends. Heterogeneity will be examined using statistical techniques appropriate to the dataset. For subgroup analyses, we will conduct mixed-effects meta-analysis models. Discussion: This review will contribute to a better understanding of the HIV epidemic among MSM in mainland China by providing age-stratified estimates of HIV incidence with a portrayal of geographic and temporal variations. Findings will reflect epidemic dynamics, informing local and national intervention programs and policies for HIV prevention, and providing estimation data to inform future research among MSM in China. Systematic review registration: PROSPERO: ID 154834.

Correlates of Unprotected Anal Intercourse: The Influence of Anal Sex Position Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beijing, China

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Hongyan Lu ◽  
Stephen W. Pan ◽  
Dongyan Xia ◽  
Yuejuan Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Beijing China

Unprotected Anal Intercourse and Substance Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men With Recent HIV Infection

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia N Drumright ◽  
Susan J Little ◽  
Steffanie A Strathdee ◽  
Donald J Slymen ◽  
Maria Rosario G Araneta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Recent Hiv Infection

scholarly journals General practitioner awareness of sexual orientation among a community and internet sample of gay and bisexual men in New Zealand

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Ludlam ◽  
Peter Saxton ◽  
Nigel Dickson ◽  
Anthony Hughes
Keyword(s):  
General Practice ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Transmitted Infection ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Sex With Men

INTRODUCTION: General practitioners (GPs) can improve HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening, vaccination and wellbeing among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBM) if they are aware of a patient?s sexual orientation. AIM: To estimate GP awareness of their GBM patients' sexual orientation and examine whether HIV and STI screening was associated with this. METHODS: We analysed anonymous, self-completed data from 3168 GBM who participated in the community-based Gay Auckland Periodic Sex Survey (GAPSS) and internet-based Gay men's Online Sex Survey (GOSS) in 2014. Participants were asked if their usual GP was aware of their sexual orientation or that they had sex with men. RESULTS: Half (50.5%) believed their usual GP was aware of their sexual orientation/behaviour, 17.0% were unsure, and 32.6% believed he/she was unaware. In multivariate analysis, GP awareness was significantly lower if the respondent was younger, Asian or an 'Other' ethnicity, bisexual-identified, had never had anal intercourse or had first done so very recently or later in life, and had fewer recent male sexual partners. GBM whose GP was aware of their sexual orientation were more likely to have ever had an HIV test (91.5% vs 57.9%; p<0.001), specific STI tests (91.7% vs 68.9%; p<0.001), and were twice as likely to have had an STI diagnosed. DISCUSSION: Lack of sexual orientation disclosure is resulting in missed opportunities to reduce health inequalities for GBM. More proactive, inclusive and safe environments surrounding the care of sexual orientation minorities are needed in general practice to encourage disclosure. KEYWORDS: Culturally competent care; general practice; HIV; HPV; sexual health; sexual orientation

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