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Characteristics of sexual network of HIV positive MSM in Zhejiang Province / 预防医学
Journal of Preventive Medicine ; (12): 545-548, 2018.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-792747
ABSTRACT
Objective To understand the characteristics of sexual network of 321 HIV positive MSM and HIV infection status among sexual partners in Zhejiang Province. Methods A cross-sectional study selected HIV positive MSM diagnosed between September, 2015 and September, 2016 were conducted in Hangzhou, Ningbo, Wenzhou in Zhejiang Province using self-administrated questionnaire. Information related to socio-demographic characteristics, risky behavior, size of sexual network were collected. Results A total of 321 HIV positive MSM were recruited in this study. 71.76% aged 20 to 40 years old and 51.71% were native. The rate of self-reported sexual behavior with stable homosexual partners, casual homosexual partners, spouse and other heterosexual partners at investigation were 37.78%, 45.00%, 36.56% and 66.67%. The rate of never using condom with stable homosexual partners, casual homosexual partners, spouse were 27.91%, 16.36% and 44.00%. HIV positive rate among stable homosexual partners, casual homosexual partners, spouse and other heterosexual partners were 28.26% , 3.77%, 11.43% and 0.00%. Conclusion The size of sexual network was large, especially in casual sexual network. Unsafe sexual behavior, like consistent condom use was low and multiple sexual partners . HIV infection was high among stable homosexual partners and spouse.

Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Observational study Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Preventive Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: WPRIM (Western Pacific) Type of study: Observational study Language: Chinese Journal: Journal of Preventive Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article