scholarly journals Consistent Condom Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Lomé and Kara, Togo

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (6) ◽  
pp. 519-528 ◽  
Author(s):  
Horacio Ruiseñor-Escudero ◽  
Carrie Lyons ◽  
Sosthenes Ketende ◽  
Vincent Pitche ◽  
Simplice Anato ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Condom Use and Related Factors among Rural and Urban Men Who Have Sex With Men in Western China: Based on Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 155798831989979 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ling Hu ◽  
Yetao Luo ◽  
Xiaoni Zhong ◽  
Rongrong Lu ◽  
Yang Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Service Providers ◽  
Western China ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Behavioral Skills ◽  
Urban Men ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Sex With Men

This study aimed to determine the differences in condom use and related factors among rural–urban men who have sex with men (MSM) in Western China. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in Chongqing, Sichuan, and Guangxi, which recruited MSM by non-probability sampling. Data were collected through an anonymous, standardized, and self-reported questionnaire guided by an information–motivation–behavioral skills model. Structural equation model was applied to analyze the related factors. Out of the 1141 MSM included in this analysis, 856 (75%) and 285 (25%) were from urban and rural areas, respectively. The median age was 27 years for both groups. Self-reported consistent condom use for anal sex in the past 6 months was 57.58%. The rate of consistent condom use was lower in rural MSM than in urban MSM (50.88% vs. 59.81%, p = .008). Behavioral skills, HIV/AIDS intervention services, and response costs had direct positive and negative influences on condom use, respectively. By contrast, motivation and information exhibited indirect influence. All the factors were mediated by behavioral skills in rural and urban MSM, except for the information that had no effect among urban MSM but had an indirect effect among rural MSM. These findings suggest that service providers should pay attention to substantial rural–urban differences and design different AIDS prevention and intervention strategies targeting rural and urban MSM.

scholarly journals What happens after HIV self-testing? Results from a longitudinal cohort of Chinese men who have sex with men

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Weiming Tang ◽  
Wenting Huang ◽  
Haidong Lu ◽  
Bolin Cao ◽  
Dan Wu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Longitudinal Cohort ◽  
Prevention Services ◽  
Self Testing ◽  
Hiv Test ◽  
Sex With Men

Abstract Background HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a promising approach to expand HIV testing. HIVST is a process in which a person performs an HIV test and interprets the result. Negative HIVST results may encourage men who have sex with men (MSM) to use HIV prevention services. The objective of this study was to examine behaviors (e.g., facility-based HIV testing, condom use) after a negative HIVST test result among Chinese MSM. Methods We collected data from MSM in eight Chinese cities over a 12-month period. This is a secondary analysis of longitudinal cohort data collected as part of an intervention trial to increase HIV testing. Men completed a survey that described sociodemographic information, sexual behaviors, HIV self-testing, and facility-based HIV testing. Men who completed at least one follow-up survey were included in this analysis. Generalized linear mixed models were used to evaluate whether HIVST increased subsequent facility-based HIV testing and consistent condom use. Results We included 1219 men. Most men (78.7%) were under 30 years old and had never been married (87.0%). 755 (61.9%) men tested for HIV and 593 (49.3%) men self-tested during the study period. At baseline, among men who had never been tested for HIV, 44.9% (314/699) initiated HIVST during the study period. HIVST was associated with subsequent facility-based testing (aOR of 1.87, 95% CI: 1.47–2.37). HIVST was also associated with subsequent consistent condom use (aOR = 1.53, 95% CI: 1.13–2.06). Conclusion HIVST was associated with subsequent facility-based HIV testing and consistent condom use. HIVST may enhance uptake of related HIV prevention services at facilities, suggesting the need for more implementation research.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Condom Use and Its Related Factors Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Thailand

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Sirinan Prakot ◽  
Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul ◽  
Poolsuk Janepanish Visudtibhan
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Behavioral Control ◽  
Rank Correlation ◽  
Subjective Norms ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Perceived Behavioral Control ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Sex With Men

Background: The new challenge of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention exists in men who have sex with men (MSM) and becomes the key population accounting for the vast majority of new HIV infections worldwide. Consistent condom use has been proved to be effective to prevent HIV transmission. Promoting the use of condom is needed; however, knowledge on what factors relevant to the performance of this behavior among MSM in Thailand is limited. Objectives: To examine the prevalence rate of condom use among MSM in Thailand, and to identify related factors of its use. Methods: Participants were recruited using convenience sampling with inclusion criteria. The data were collected using an online questionnaire and then analyzed using chi-square test and Spearman rank correlation. Results: A total of 153 data sets from participants were included in the analysis. The average age was 27.4 ± 5.8 years. The HIV positivity was 6.5%, and consistent condom use was 55.6%. The correlational analysis showed that age (P = .03), intention, attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control (P < .01) were significantly correlated with consistent condom use. Conclusions: The interventions proposed to promote consistent condom use among MSM should focus on increasing intention, attitude, subjective norms, and/or perceived behavioral control, especially among young MSM in Thailand.  

scholarly journals Correlations Between Community-Level HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Coverage and Individual-Level Sexual Behaviors among US Men Who Have Sex with Men

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura M Mann ◽  
Adrien Le Guillou ◽  
Steven M Goodreau ◽  
Julia L Marcus ◽  
Travis Sanchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Behavior ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Total Degree ◽  
Modeling Framework ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Preexposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Sex With Men

Background HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been associated with changes in sexual behavior after PrEP initiation. However, behavioral differences may also emerge among PrEP non-users in communities with high PrEP coverage. Methods We used demographic, behavioral, and sexual network data from ARTnet, a cross-sectional study of US men who have sex with men conducted during 2017-2019. Multivariable regression models with a Bayesian modeling framework in which individuals were nested within their residential geographic areas were used to estimate associations between area-level PrEP coverage and five sexual behavior outcomes (number of total, main, and casual male partners [network degree]; count of one-time partnerships; and consistent condom use in one-time partnerships), controlling for individual PrEP use. Findings PrEP coverage ranged from 10.3% (Philadelphia) to 38.9% (San Francisco). Total degree was highest in Miami (1.35) and lowest in Denver (0.78), while the count of one-time partners was highest in San Francisco (11.7/year) and lowest in Detroit (1.5/year). Adjusting for individual PrEP use and demographics, community PrEP coverage was associated with higher total degree (adjusted incidence rate ratio [aIRR]=1.73; 95% CrI, 0.92-3.44), casual degree (aIRR=2.05; 95% CrI, 0.90-5.07), and count of one-time partnerships (aIRR=1.90; 95% CrI, 0.46-8.54). Without adjustment for individual PrEP use, these associations were amplified. There were weaker associations with main degree (aIRR=1.21; 95% CrI, 0.48-3.20) and consistent condom use in one-time partnerships (aIRR=1.68; 95% CrI, 0.86-3.35). Interpretation Most of the associations between community PrEP coverage and sexual behavior were explained by individual PrEP use. However, there were residual associations after controlling for individual PrEP use, suggesting that PrEP coverage may partially drive community-level changes in sexual behavior.

scholarly journals Correlates of consistent condom use among young migrant men who have sex with men (MSM) in Beijing, China

2012 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 219-228 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingjie Liu ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Liying Zhang ◽  
Shuming Li ◽  
Shulin Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Beijing China

Associations of Consistent Condom Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Abuja, Nigeria

2012 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1756-1762 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Strömdahl ◽  
Abimbola Onigbanjo Williams ◽  
Bede Eziefule ◽  
Godwin Emmanuel ◽  
Stella Iwuagwu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Neighborhood-Level Correlates of Consistent Condom Use among Men Who have Sex with Men: A Multi-Level Analysis

2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 974-985 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victoria Frye ◽  
Beryl Koblin ◽  
John Chin ◽  
John Beard ◽  
Shannon Blaney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Condom Use ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Multi Level ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Neighborhood Level ◽  
Level Analysis

scholarly journals Individual and partnership characteristics associated with consistent condom use in a cohort of cisgender men who have sex with men and transgender women in Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwasolape Olawore ◽  
Trevor A. Crowell ◽  
Sosthenes C. Ketende ◽  
Habib O. Ramadhani ◽  
Hongjie Liu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Consistent Condom ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Consistent Condom Use ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Background This study reports on the individual and partnership characteristics that influence consistent condom use in cisgender men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) attending trusted community centers that provide HIV prevention and treatment services in Nigeria. Methods Adults assigned male at birth who reported anal sex with male partners who enrolled between March 2013–2019 and had information about at least one male sexual partner were included in these analyses. At enrollment and follow-up visits every 3 months for up to 18 months, participants were administered detailed questionnaires that collected information about demographics, sexual practices, HIV risk behaviors, and characteristics and behaviors of their partners in the previous year (at enrollment) or the preceding 3 to 6-months (at follow-up visits). Logistic regression models with generalized estimating equations were used to assess the odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) of individual, partner, and partnership characteristics associated with consistent condom use (CCU). A participant was defined as consistently using condom if they reported always using condoms all the time they had insertive, receptive or both types of anal sex with a male partner. Results At the individual level, CCU was positively associated with higher education, disclosure of key population status to a healthcare worker and negatively associated with poor access to condoms. At the partner and partnership level, CCU was associated with partners with higher education (aOR: 1.36; 95% CI: 1.07–1.72), casual relationships (aOR: 1.22; 95% CI: 1.11–1.34) and relationships in which partners encouraged the participant to use condoms with other partners (aOR: 1.14; 95% CI: 1.02–1.28). Relationships in which the partner was married to a woman and/or the partner’s HIV status positive or unknown were negatively associated with CCU. Conclusions These findings suggest that individuals in relationships where partners were more open and encouraged safer sex were more likely to consistently use condoms. HIV prevention programs should consider leveraging communication to sexual partners to encourage condom use as this may support condom use with other sexual partners. Given sustained and growing HIV and STI epidemics among MSM and TGW, even with pre-exposure prophylaxis scale-up, it is crucial to continue to study optimal implementation strategies to increase condom use.

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