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Objective@#To understand the characteristics and dynamics of individuals with HIV-1 subtype infection among injected drug users (HIV infection IDU) in Guangzhou between 2008 and 2015.@*Methods@#HIV-1 RNAs were extracted from serum samples of the individuals that were newly diagnosed with HIV-1 infection among IDUs living in Guangzhou, between 2008 and 2015. The Pol gene segments of HIV-1 genome from these RNA samples were amplified by nested reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (Nested-PCR) and sequenced. Subsequently, phylogenetic tree was reconstructed using both pol sequences of samples and references before the subtype of HIV-1 was determined. Distributions of HIV-1 subtypes detected in IDUs with different demographic characteristics in different years were compared.@*Results@#A total of 437 pol gene segments were successfully obtained from 517 serum samples of HIV infection IDUs. The average age of 437 HIV infected IDUs was 37.37 years with standard deviation as 8.17 years. 51.5% (225/437) of the HIV infected IDU that registered residence were not in Guangdong. The Guangxi Registered residents were accounted for 54.2% (122/225). Proportion of subtype CRF07_BC (46.5%) appeared the highest, followed by CRF01_AE (24.3%), CRF08_BC (23.3%) and other subtypes (5.9%). The annual proportions of subtype CRF07_BC (trend χ2=19.703, P=0.006) and CRF08_BC (trend χ2=25.718, P=0.001) were significantly different. The proportion of subtype CRF07_BC decreased from 56.9% to 34.2% (trend χ2=15.139, P=0.000), while the proportion of CRF08_BC increased from 11.8% to 37.0% (trend χ2=22.577, P=0.000). The proportion of CRF08_BC was significantly higher in the HIV infected IDUs with Guangxi residence (Monte Carlo simulation of exact probability P=0.000, 99%CI: 0.000-0.000).@*Conclusions@#CRF07_BC, CRF01_ AE and CRF08_BC were the predominant HIV-1 subtypes while multiple subtypes were co-circulated among the HIV infected IDUs in Guangzhou, between 2008 and 2015. Behavioral intervention set for HIV infected IDUs with Guangxi residence should be strengthened in Guangzhou.
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Objective@#To analyze the characteristics of levels related to the risk through self-evaluation system, among MSM users in Guangzhou, between 2015 and 2017.@*Methods@#Between 2015 and 2017, data was collected from the users of a self-evaluation system network related to HIV infection, based on the previous 'HIV health risk appraisal model’. Information on risk factors was collected to calculate the scores and levels of risks and to estimate the incidence of HIV. Taking the reference of R value on risks as (R=0.9-1.1) in general population. The ones with very low risk, with low risk, moderate risk, high risk and very high risk were set as R≤0.5, 0.5<R≤0.9, 0.9<R≤1.1, 1.1< R≤2.0 and R>2.0, respectively. The scores of modifiable risk factors were compared with different subgroups of MSM.@*Results@#A total of 4 601 MSM were involved in this study, with the following features presented as: aged 16-64 (28.38±7.11) years, proportions of residence from Guangzhou, Guangdong province or other provinces as 38.6%(1 776/4 601)、35.4%(1 629/4 601) and 26.0%(1 197/4 601), 59.6%(2 742/4 601) received bachelor or above degrees. 81.3%(3 741/4 601) of them claimed as having homosexual orientation. R values of risk level on very low risk, low risk level, moderate risk, high risk and very high risk appeared as 12.9%(594/4 601), 50.9%(2 342/4 601), 17.0%(783/4 601), 14.8%(682/4 601) and 4.3%(200/4 601), respectively. Scores of modifiable risk factors decreased year by year (P<0.05), among MSM in this study. In either of the groups that experiencing insertive or receptive sex, the ones with heterosexual orientation presented the highest scores of modifiable risk factors (P<0.05).@*Conclusions@#The risk levels on HIV infections called for special attention among the users of the self-evaluation network system. Among the MSM that carrying either insertive or receptive sex role, the ones with heterosexual orientation had the highest risk levels and scores of modifiable risk factors in Guangzhou. Further study should be explored to better understand the causes of related risks.
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Objective@#This article was to evaluate the applicability and feasibility of "Lingnanzhun" -an "Internet Plus-based HIV Self-testing Tool" targeting MSM in Guangzhou. Hopefully, the results could be used to improve the existing HIV testing services and to support the implementation and scale-up of HIV self-testing programs.@*Methods@#Data were collected from a survey on HIV testing preferences among the Internet-using MSM in April to June, 2015. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis were applied to identify factors associated with the use of HIV self-testing service provided by Lingnanzhun. Information related to the users of Lingnanzhun during September 2014 and December 2018 was also collected.@*Results@#769 MSM were recruited as participants. Of them, age distribution was 16-77(28.6±6.8) years old, 88.3%(679/769) were unmarried, 42.2%(325/769) were registered residents of Guangzhou, 82.1%(631/769) had university or college education. Among them, 195 (25.4%) used the HIV self- testing program of Lingnanzhun while 574 (74.6%) using the clinic service. Compared with the clinic service users, the Lingnanzhun users showed the following characteristics: longer experience in the MSM community ≥10 years (32.8% vs. 20.9%, 64/195 vs. 120/574); having male casual sexual partners ≥2 (42.1% vs. 29.6%, 82/195 vs. 170/574); having group sex (6.2% vs. 2.6%, 12/195 vs. 15/574) and having commercial sex with men (13.8% vs. 3.0%, 27/195 vs. 17/574). Data from the Lingnanzhun users showed that a total of 3 000 users had practised 5 038 times of self HIV-testings. 11.4% (343/3 000) of the Lingnanzhun users had never been tested.@*Conclusions@#It was applicable and feasible to provide Internet-based HIV self-testing service to MSM as a significant complement to the traditional facility-based HIV testing services. It was also useful in accessing those who were having higher risk or had never received HIV testing so as to increase the testing uptake and the frequency.
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Objective@#To analyze the characteristics of the "Interner Plus-based AIDS Comprehensive Prevention Service System" among MSM who frequently using the Internet in Guangzhou.@*Methods@#An online survey was conducted among MSM who were recruited through gay-website portals between August and September, 2018 in Guangzhou, to collect information regarding the use of and attitudes on the "Interner Plus-based AIDS Comprehensive Prevention Service System" . Logistic regression was used to explore the association between the use of Internet intervention tools and related behavioral characteristics. Information on the awareness of AIDS, HIV testing, and condomless anal sex behavior were compared between the core or non-core services users.@*Results@#A total of 777 Internet-based MSM were recruited as participants including 638 men (82.1%) as core service users. MSM were satisfied in using the the "Interner Plus-based AIDS Comprehensive Prevention Service System" while more than 80.0% of the users felt that the tools were helpful in: increasing the HIV awareness, promoting test uptake, and reducing those related risk behavior. Comparing with those who did not use the tools, the users showed higher rates in practising condomless anal intercourse (1.50-1.86 times), commercial sex with men (11.60-21.21 times), and unprotected vaginal intercourse (13.62-20.67 times), in the last 6 months. Proportions of core service users appeared as: [96.6% vs. 74.8%, aOR (95%CI): 8.80 (4.85-15.97)] on HIV testing, [56.4% vs. 22.3%, aOR (95%CI): 4.54 (2.94-7.02)] on regular HIV testing and [86.2% vs. 80.6%, aOR (95%CI): 1.75 (1.06-2.89)] on awareness of HIV knowledge respectively, which were all significantly higher than the non-core service users.@*Conclusions@#The frequent Internet using MSM in Guangzhou claimed to have had high acceptance and satisfaction on the local Internet HIV intervention service tools. The "Internet Plus-based AIDS Comprehensive Prevention Service System" had effectively reached the high-risk subgroups of MSM, increasing the awareness on related risk and promoting testing on HIV.
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Objective To understand the prevalence of drug resistance in treatment-naive HIV infected men who have sex with (MSM) in Guangzhou.Methods HIV-1 RNA were extracted from the serum specimens of the MSM newly confirmed to be HIV-1 positive,living in Guangzhou and receiving no anti-viral therapy from 2008 to 2015.HIV-1 pol gene segments,including full protease and part reverse transcriptase,were amplified by nested reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR) and sequenced by Sanger.Subsequently,the sequence data were submitted to Stanford University HIV Drug Resistance Database for drug resistance analysis.Results Among 2 283 HIV infected MSM,HIV-1 pol gene segments were obtained from the serum samples of 1 986 HIV infected MSM aged 16-84 (30.18 ± 8.24) years.Among them,the unmarried accounted for 74.17％ (1 473/1 986),those of Han ethnic group accounted for 90.64％ (1 800/1 986),those with education level of college or above accounted for 49.65％ (986/1 986),those with education level of senior high school or secondary school accounted for 27.14％ (539/1 986),those with education level of junior high school or below accounted for 20.89％ (415/1 986).The distribution of subtypes was predominated by CRF07_BC (38.22％,759/1 986) and CRF01_AE (34.49％,685/1 986).The overall prevalence of drug resistance was 3.32％ (66/1 986).The prevalence of resistance to protease inhibitors (PIs),nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) were 1.36％(27/1 986),0.65％ (13/1 986) and 1.61％ (32/1 986),respectively.Subtype B had higher resistance to PIs,NRTIs and NNRTIs and subtype CRF55_01B had highest resistance to NNRTIs compared with other subtypes.In subtype B,the resistant rates to D4T,EFV and NVP were highest (all 4.17％,5/120),followed by those to NFV,AZT and RPV (all 3.33％,4/120).In subtype CRF55_01B,the resistant rates to EFV and NVP were highest (all 5.50％,16/291),followed by those to ETR and RPV (all 5.15％,15/291).Conclusions The prevalence of drug resistance in treatment-naive HIV infected MSM in Guangzhou remained at low level and current antiretroviral drugs are generally effective.However,subtype B and CRF55_01B have higher drug resistance.
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Objective To understand the prevalence of drug resistance in treatment-naive HIV infected men who have sex with (MSM) in Guangzhou.Methods HIV-1 RNA were extracted from the serum specimens of the MSM newly confirmed to be HIV-1 positive,living in Guangzhou and receiving no anti-viral therapy from 2008 to 2015.HIV-1 pol gene segments,including full protease and part reverse transcriptase,were amplified by nested reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (nested-PCR) and sequenced by Sanger.Subsequently,the sequence data were submitted to Stanford University HIV Drug Resistance Database for drug resistance analysis.Results Among 2 283 HIV infected MSM,HIV-1 pol gene segments were obtained from the serum samples of 1 986 HIV infected MSM aged 16-84 (30.18 ± 8.24) years.Among them,the unmarried accounted for 74.17％ (1 473/1 986),those of Han ethnic group accounted for 90.64％ (1 800/1 986),those with education level of college or above accounted for 49.65％ (986/1 986),those with education level of senior high school or secondary school accounted for 27.14％ (539/1 986),those with education level of junior high school or below accounted for 20.89％ (415/1 986).The distribution of subtypes was predominated by CRF07_BC (38.22％,759/1 986) and CRF01_AE (34.49％,685/1 986).The overall prevalence of drug resistance was 3.32％ (66/1 986).The prevalence of resistance to protease inhibitors (PIs),nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs) were 1.36％(27/1 986),0.65％ (13/1 986) and 1.61％ (32/1 986),respectively.Subtype B had higher resistance to PIs,NRTIs and NNRTIs and subtype CRF55_01B had highest resistance to NNRTIs compared with other subtypes.In subtype B,the resistant rates to D4T,EFV and NVP were highest (all 4.17％,5/120),followed by those to NFV,AZT and RPV (all 3.33％,4/120).In subtype CRF55_01B,the resistant rates to EFV and NVP were highest (all 5.50％,16/291),followed by those to ETR and RPV (all 5.15％,15/291).Conclusions The prevalence of drug resistance in treatment-naive HIV infected MSM in Guangzhou remained at low level and current antiretroviral drugs are generally effective.However,subtype B and CRF55_01B have higher drug resistance.