HIV infection among men who have sex with men through online dating in Chongqing
10.3969/j.issn.1671-9638.2016.07.005
- VernacularTitle:重庆市男男性行为者网络交友 HIV 感染情况
- Author:
Cuifang LONG
;
Yiping YAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
men who have sex with men;
online dating;
human immunodeficiency virus;
HIV infection;
sexual be-havior;
education level
- From:
Chinese Journal of Infection Control
2016;15(7):461-465
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate online dating status and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)infection among men who have sex with men (MSM)in Chongqing,and provide basis for effective intervention in HIV infec-tion among MSM.Methods 206 MSM in Chongqing were performed structured interview and questionnaire survey, MSM who didn’t conduct HIV testing within half a year were performed laboratory screening,sociological popula-tion characteristics and influencing factors of HIV in MSM were analyzed.Results The average age of 206 MSM was (22.08±1 .81)years old,137 (66.50%)received college education and above,HIV infection rate was 21 .36%(44/206).HIV infection rate in MSM who had no fixed partners was higher than those who had fixed partners;the more sexual partners they had,the greater the risk of HIV infection they got;HIV infection rate in MSM who had sex with unfamiliar persons or strangers was higher than those who had sex with familiar partners;the higher rate of condom use in sexual behavior,the lower rate of HIV infection was,there were significant differences among the groups(all P <0.05).Condom use among MSM with different educational levels was significantly different(all P <0.05).Conclusion HIV infection rate in MSM is high in this city,it is necessary to strengthen education about health,network partner,and behavioral intervention,reduce the bridge population connecting MSM network,es-tablish social support system of homosexuality,and reduce the risk of HIV infection in MSM.
