Possible increase in HIV and syphilis prevalence among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: Results from a respondent-driven sampling survey

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

doi:10.1007/s10461-009-9619-x

Possible increase in HIV and syphilis prevalence among men who have sex with men in Guangzhou, China: Results from a respondent-driven sampling survey

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

School of Public Health, Epidemiology

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1058-1066
Number of pages	9
Journal	AIDS and behavior
Volume	15
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-009-9619-x
State	Published - Jul 2011

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Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

Keywords

China
Guangzhou
HIV
Men who have sex with men
Respondent-driven sampling
Syphilis

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