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. 2015 Mar;3(1):24-31.
doi: 10.1002/sm2.55.

Factors of the HIV Transmission in Men Who Have Sex with Men in Suizhou City from 2009 to 2013

Fan Yang  1 , Xiuye Shi  2 , Weihua He  2 , Songjie Wu  3 , Jiaojiao Wang  1 , Kai Zhao  1 , Hongfang Yuan  1 , Kuete Martin  1 , Huiping Zhang  1
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Factors of the HIV Transmission in Men Who Have Sex with Men in Suizhou City from 2009 to 2013

Fan Yang et al. Sex Med. 2015 Mar.

Abstract

Introduction: The primary transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been recently changing worldwide. In China, HIV transmission through heterosexual contact remains the predominant mode, but the prevalence of men who have sex with men (MSM) has been increasing.

Aim: This article investigated the overall epidemic trend and associated high-risk behavior among MSM in Suizhou City and explored the government's responses to the epidemic.

Methods: We conducted yearly cross-sectional behavioral surveillance surveys among MSM in Suizhou City from 2009 to 2013. Participation was anonymous and self-completed. Recruitment methods were consistently applied in each survey.

Main outcome measures: Semi-structured questionnaire surveys and yearly work summaries were conducted.

Results: Most of the MSM groups in Suizhou City were young adults (P < 0.05), well educated (P < 0.05), and married (P < 0.05). Two years after our interventions, we found an increasing trend of condom use during anal sex (P < 0.05), as well as commercial sex trade (P < 0.05).

Conclusions: HIV continues to spread rapidly among MSM in Suizhou City. The high-risk behavior among MSM remains a hindrance to HIV prevention. Innovative intervention approaches are essential for HIV surveillance and prevention among MSM in Suizhou City. Yang F, Shi X, He W, Wu S, Wang J, Zhao K, Yuan H, Martin K, and Zhang H. Factors of the HIV transmission in men who have sex with men in Suizhou City from 2009 to 2013. Sex Med 2015;3:24-31.

Keywords: Anal Intercourse with Male; Condom Usage; HIV; High-risk behavior; Intervention; MSM.

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Trend of protected and unprotected anal intercourse of MSM during the last 6 months from 2009–2013. formula image The anal intercourse with male rate in the last 6 months (2009–2013). formula image The rate of use of condom during anal intercourse with male in the last 6 months (2009–2013).
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