Influence of online social software on HIV transmission among men who have sex with men.
- Author:
Xu-Dong CHA
1
;
Wen-Wen WANG
1
;
Xue-Jun SHANG
2
;
Guang-Wen CAO
1
Author Information
1. Faculty of Epidemiology, Navy Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China.
2. Department of Andrology, General Hospital of Eastern Theater Command, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210002, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome;
internet;
men who have sex with men;
risk factor;
human immunodeficiency virus
- From:National Journal of Andrology
2019;25(5):360-364
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
The prevention and control of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is important for public health. Sexual contact transmission has replaced blood transmission as a major route of HIV transmission in China. The incidence of HIV infection increased significantly among young men who have sex with men (MSM). Online social software instead of traditional venues has become a main means of seeking sexual partners. The application of online social software may contribute to an increased incidence of HIV among young MSMs by promoting such risky behaviors as having occasional or multiple sexual partners and drug abuse. Compared with the MSMs enrolled from traditional venues, those recruited online showed significant differences in the educational level, sexual behaviors, and HIV knowledge. Online social software is a promising way to improve the prevention and control of HIV as well as HIV-related epidemic surveys.
