scholarly journals PERSONALIZED COGNITIVE COUNSELING IN PREVENTING RISK BEHAVIOR AMONG MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN (MSM): A LITERATURE REVIEW

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 32-38
Author(s):  
Lussy Afriyanti ◽  
Agung Waluyo
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Sex With Men

The current trend of HIV infection shows an increase in cases among men who have sex with men (MSM). Risk behavior in MSM has shown a high prevalence of moderate and worrying risk behaviors for HIV infection, including unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) and drug use. This literature review aims to explore the effectiveness of Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCC) interventions in reducing risk behaviors for HIV transmission to MSM. Articles discussed in this literature study were obtained from several databases using the keywords “personalized cognitive counseling," “men who have sex with men," and "risk behavior." Cognitive counseling interventions are effective in reducing episodes of anal intercourse. Adapted Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCC) intervention also has been effective in reducing sexual risk behavior in drug users MSM. This intervention is possible and essential to developing in dealing with risk behavior in MSM that tends to increase in its population.   Keywords: cognitive counseling, personalized cognitive counseling, men who have sex with men (MSM), risk behavior

Unprotected Anal Intercourse and Substance Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men With Recent HIV Infection

2006 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 344-350 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lydia N Drumright ◽  
Susan J Little ◽  
Steffanie A Strathdee ◽  
Donald J Slymen ◽  
Maria Rosario G Araneta ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Recent Hiv Infection

Partner meeting venue typology and sexual risk behaviors among French men who have sex with men

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (13) ◽  
pp. 1282-1288 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yazan A Al-Ajlouni ◽  
Su H Park ◽  
John A Schneider ◽  
William C Goedel ◽  
H Rhodes Hambrick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviors ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Adjusted Relative Risk ◽  
Condomless Anal Intercourse ◽  
Geosocial Networking ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Group Sex

Previous research has given considerable attention to venues where men who have sex with men (MSM) meet their sex partners. However, no previous study examined a vast range of sexual risk behaviors. The objective of this study was to examine the association between the types of venues for meeting sexual partners, condomless anal intercourse, engagement in group sex, and HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) risk among a sample of MSM. Users of a popular geosocial-networking app in Paris were provided an advertisement with text encouraging them to complete an anonymous web-based survey ( n = 580), which included questions about sex-seeking venues, condomless anal intercourse, HIV status and STI history, and sociodemographic characteristics. A log-binomial model was used to assess association between venues (i.e. public venues [gay clubs, bars, and discos], cruising venues [such as gay saunas, beaches, and parks], and internet-based venues [internet chat sites and geosocial-networking apps]), condomless anal intercourse, engagement in group sex, and HIV infection as well as infection with other STIs, after adjustment for sociodemographics. In multivariable models, attending cruising venues was associated with condomless receptive anal intercourse (adjusted relative risk [aRR] = 1.47; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.20–1.81), any kind of condomless anal intercourse (aRR = 1.34; 95% CI = 1.14–1.58), an STI (aRR = 1.50; 95% CI = 1.09–2.05), engagement in group sex (aRR = 1.42; 95% CI = 1.27–1.59), and multiple partners for both condomless insertive (aRR = 2.00; 95% CI = 1.38–2.88), and receptive (aRR = 1.70; 95% CI = 1.23–2.36) anal intercourse, STI infection (aRR = 1.50, 95% CI = 1.09–2.05) and HIV infection (aRR = 1.76; 95% CI = 1.05–2.96). No associations were found with other venue types and sexual risk behaviors, STIs, and HIV infection, except for group sex, which was associated with all venue types. Use of cruising where the primary aim is to have sex was found to be associated with risky sexual behavior. Risky behavior reduction strategies such as preexposure prophylaxis campaigns should be targeted to MSM who frequent cruising venues.

scholarly journals Symptomatic primary HIV infection in a 49-year-old man who has sex with men: beware of the window phase

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (48) ◽  
Author(s):  
H E van Oosten ◽  
M Damen ◽  
H JC de Vries
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Large Contribution ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Primary Hiv Infection ◽  
History Of ◽  
P24 Antigen ◽  
Sex With Men

A 49-year-old man with a history of receptive unprotected anal intercourse with multiple anonymous men presented with a symptomatic primary HIV infection. Upon his initial visit the rapid HIV antibody screening test was negative but a p24 antigen test suggested a highly infectious phase in the HIV infection. An immunoblot assay confirmed the HIV diagnosis only 14 days later. Recent infections are characterised by a highly infectious phase and, if gone unnoticed, can have a large contribution to the ongoing transmission of HIV. Healthcare providers should be aware of primary HIV infection and the pitfalls in its diagnosis.

scholarly journals Internet-Based Methods May Reach Higher-Risk Men who have Sex with Men Not Reached Through Venue-Based Sampling§

2012 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-89 ◽  
Author(s):  
Travis Sanchez ◽  
Amanda Smith ◽  
Damian Denson ◽  
Elizabeth DiNenno ◽  
Amy Lansky
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Behavioral Surveillance ◽  
The Past ◽  
National Hiv Behavioral Surveillance ◽  
Hiv Serostatus ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
College Educated

Background: Internet-based sampling methods may reach men who have sex with men (MSM) who don’t attend physical venues frequented by MSM and may be at higher risk of HIV infection. Methods: Multivariate logistic regression was used to examine characteristics of adult MSM participants in 2 studies conducted in the same 5 U.S. cities: the 2003-2005 National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System (NHBS) which used sampling from physical MSM venues (e.g., bars, clubs) and the 2007 Web-based HIV Behavioral Surveillance (WHBS) pilot which used sampling through online banner advertisements. Results: Among 5024 WHBS MSM, 95% attended a physical MSM venue in the past 12 months, and 75% attended weekly. WHBS MSM who were black, aged 18-21 years, not college educated, bisexual- or heterosexual-identifying, and reported unknown HIV serostatus were less likely to have attended a physical MSM venue in the past 12 months (all p<0.01). Compared to NHBS MSM, WHBS MSM were more likely to be white, younger, college-educated, report unknown HIV serostatus, report unprotected anal intercourse with a casual partner, and have first met that partner online (all p<0.0001). WHBS MSM were less likely to have been under the influence of drugs during most recent sex (p=0.01) or not know their sex partner’s HIV serostatus (p<0.0001). Conclusions: Many MSM recruited online also attended physical venues, but attendance varied by sub-group. Participants in WHBS and NHBS differed, and WHBS may represent a group of MSM at higher risk of HIV infection. These findings suggest that an internet-based method may be a useful supplement to NHBS.

Sex-seeking mobile application use and risk behavior among men who have sex with men in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 1161-1168
Author(s):  
Edson Zangiacomi Martinez ◽  
Thais Zanin Morigi ◽  
Guilherme Galdino ◽  
Willi McFarland ◽  
Miriane Lucindo Zucoloto
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risk Behavior ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Sex Partners ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Screening And Prevention ◽  
Hiv Acquisition

This is a cross-sectional study based on an open web survey with the primary objective to assess associations between the use of apps for seeking sex partners and vulnerabilities related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Brazil. Participants were recruited to the study through ads posted in social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Consenting respondents completed a questionnaire on demographics, history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and risk behaviors and perceptions, including calculation of the Risk Behavior Score for HIV infection proposed by Rocha et al. Among the 859 participants, 714 (83.1%) reported they used apps for seeking sex partners. Use of apps for seeking sex partners was associated with high-risk behavior for HIV infection, self-reported syphilis, self-perception of HIV risk, and use of marijuana. The use of apps for seeking sex partners has rapidly become the norm for MSM in Brazil. The associations with STIs and risk behaviors should be seen as an opening to improve public health, presenting opportunities to promote knowledge, safer sex practices, and referral to HIV/STI screening and prevention interventions.

Interventions to modify sexual risk behaviors for preventing HIV infection in drug users (WITHDRAWN)

1998 ◽  
Author(s):  
S Semaan ◽  
D Des Jarlais ◽  
E Sogolow ◽  
G Ramirez ◽  
N Norman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Sexual Risk ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Drug Users ◽  
Sexual Risk Behaviors

scholarly journals Use of multiple recreational drugs is associated with new HIV infections among men who have sex with men in China: a multicenter cross-sectional survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiang Mao ◽  
Sequoia I. Leuba ◽  
Qinghai Hu ◽  
Hongjing Yan ◽  
Zhe Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Behaviors ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Recreational Drugs ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
High Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Recent Hiv Infection

Abstract Background There is limited information about the types of recreational drugs used by men who have sex with men (MSM) in China or the consequent impact on sexual health and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. Methods We recruited MSM from seven cities in China between 2012 and 2013 using multiple approaches including advertisements on gay websites, collaborating with local MSM community-based organizations, peer referrals, and venues such as gay bars and bathrooms visited by MSM. We divided participants into four subgroups based on the number of recreational drugs (RDs) used in the previous 6 months. We defined use of multiple RDs as use of ≥2 types of RDs. Demographics and HIV-related high-risk behaviors were collected, and blood samples were tested for recent HIV infection by the HIV-1 subtypes B, E, and D immunoglobulin G capture enzyme immunoassay (BED-CEIA). We used multivariable logistic regression adjusted for sociodemographics to determine the adjusted odds ratios (aORs) and associated 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of the subgroups of RD use for recent or established HIV infection. Results A total of 4496 Chinese MSM participated; 28.4% used RDs, and 5% used multiple types of RDs. The prevalence of each RD use was as follows: poppers (25.9%), ecstasy (2.4%), ketamine (1.2%), amphetamine (0.6%), tramadol (0.4%), methamphetamine (3.8%), and codeine (1.9%). Users of multiple RDs commonly used poppers combined with one or more other types of RDs. Multiple RD users were likely to be aged 26–30 years (vs. 18–25 and > 30 years), live in non-local cities (vs. local cities), never married (vs. married), have a high monthly income (vs. no income and 1–599 USD), use versatile positions during anal intercourse (vs. top or bottom), and have inadequate HIV-related prevention knowledge (vs. adequate). As the number of RDs used in the previous 6 months increased, the prevalence of HIV-related high-risk behaviors increased (P < 0.05 for all). The odds of recent HIV infection were higher among those who used one type (aOR = 2.2, 95% CI: 1.5–3.0) or two types of RD (aOR=2.3, 95% CI: 1.0-5.2) in the previous 6 months compared to the odds among those who did not use RDs. Conclusion The level and pattern of multiple RD use among Chinese MSM were different from high-income countries. MSM who used more RDs are more likely to engage in high-risk sexual behaviors, and these behaviors may be associated with increases in new HIV infections.

Correlates of Unprotected Anal Intercourse: The Influence of Anal Sex Position Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beijing, China

2014 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 375-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Hongyan Lu ◽  
Stephen W. Pan ◽  
Dongyan Xia ◽  
Yuejuan Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Unprotected Anal Intercourse ◽  
Anal Sex ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Beijing China
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