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AIDS and Behavior
Published in: AIDS and Behavior 5/2011

01-07-2011 | Original Paper

Possible Increase in HIV and Syphilis Prevalence Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Guangzhou, China: Results from a Respondent-Driven Sampling Survey

Authors: Fei Zhong, Peng Lin, Huifang Xu, Ye Wang, Ming Wang, Qun He, Lirui Fan, Yan Li, Fang Wen, Yingru Liang, H. Fisher Raymond, Jinkou Zhao

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 5/2011

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Abstract

A respondent-driven sampling survey was conducted to investigate HIV related serological and behavioral characteristics of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Guangzhou, China, and to identify associated factors potentially driving the epidemic. Respondent- Driven Sampling Analysis Tool and SPSS were used to generate adjusted estimates and to explore associated factors. Three hundred seventy-nine eligible participants were recruited. The adjusted prevalence of HIV and current syphilis infection are 5.2% and 17.5% respectively. 60.3% have unprotected anal sex in the past 6 months. Unprotected anal sex, having receptive anal sex and current syphilis infection are significant factors associated with HIV infection. The potential for a rapid rise of HIV and syphilis infections among MSM in Guangzhou exists. Targeted interventions with voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) services are needed to address the epidemic, with a focus on such subgroups as those of with current syphilis, and non-official Guangzhou residence status.
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Metadata
Title
Possible Increase in HIV and Syphilis Prevalence Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Guangzhou, China: Results from a Respondent-Driven Sampling Survey
Authors
Fei Zhong
Peng Lin
Huifang Xu
Ye Wang
Ming Wang
Qun He
Lirui Fan
Yan Li
Fang Wen
Yingru Liang
H. Fisher Raymond
Jinkou Zhao
Publication date
01-07-2011
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 5/2011
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-009-9619-x

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