ABSTRACT
Objective To learn the current status of HIV periodic testing and its influencing factors among MSM in Ningbo,and to provide evidence for the intervention.Methods Men who had oral sex and anal sex with men 1 2 months before the survey were recruited by respondent driven sampling (RDS)method,and questionnaire investigation and HIV, syphilis testing were conducted.Characteristics of sexual behavior,history of HIV testing,detection and treatment will of MSMwere analyzed.Results A total of 1 26 MSM were recruited and 84.1 3% were willing to undergo periodic testing. Totally 70.02% of them were tested previously,and 89.1 3% were detected by voluntary counseling and testing,and 46.03% could participate periodic testing.Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age (OR =2.62,95%CI:1 .06 -6.51 ),have received professional personnel,propaganda and intervention (OR =0.08,95%CI:0.02 -0.25), understanding of AIDS antiviral therapy (OR =0.25,95%CI:0.09 -0.67)were the influencing factors for the periodic testing among MSM.Conclusion The rate of MSM who followed periodic testing is low,but the demand for periodic testing of them is high.AIDS prevention and behavioral intervention among MSM should be strengthened,especially for teenager,to expand the detection coverage and to promote periodic testing.