Risk factors for HIV/syphilis infection and male circumcision practices and preferences among men who have sex with men in China.

Yali ZengLinglin ZhangTian LiWenhong LaiYujiang JiaMuktar H AliyuMai DoXiaodong Wang Delin HanWanli HuangShuping DuJie XuJiushun ZhouShu LiangFei YuYanqing Zhang

Published in: BioMed research international (2014)

This study reveals a high prevalence of HIV and syphilis among MSM in Chengdu province of China. The frequency of unprotected receptive anal intercourse and multiple male sexual partnerships highlight the urgency for an effective comprehensive HIV prevention strategy. Although the willingness to accept male circumcision (MC) is high, further research is needed to assess the protective effective of MC among MSM.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
healthcare
primary care
south africa
antiretroviral therapy
high grade
mental health
hiv infected
decision making
hiv aids