HIV prevalence, testing and treatment among men who have sex with men through engagement in virtual sexual networks in Kenya: a cross-sectional bio-behavioural study.

Parinita BhattacharjeeShajy IsacHelgar MusyokiFaran EmmanuelKennedy OlangoSamuel KuriaMartin K OngaroJeffrey WalimbwaJanet MusimbiMary MugambiShem KaosaJapheth KiokoMargret NjrainiMemory MelonJuddie OnyoniKigen BartilolMarissa BeckerRobert LorwayMichael PicklesStephen MosesJames BlanchardSharmistha Mishra

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society (2021)

Engagement in virtual networks is associated with elevated HIV risk, irrespective of individual-level risk factors. Understanding the difference in characteristics among MSM-seeking partners in different sites will help HIV programmes to develop subpopulation-specific interventions.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv positive
risk factors
antiretroviral therapy
social media
human immunodeficiency virus
mental health
hiv infected
hepatitis c virus
physical activity
hiv aids
replacement therapy
smoking cessation