A venue-based HIV prevalence and behavioural study among men who have sex with men in Antwerp and Ghent, Flanders, Belgium, October 2009 to March 2010

Berghe, Wim Vanden; Nöstlinger, C; Buvé, Anne; Beelaert, Greet; Fransen, Katrien; Laga, Marie

doi:10.2807/ese.16.28.19914-en

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“…Local evidence corroborates the cross border mobility. Of the 642 participants in a recent venue-based HIV prevalence study among MSM in Antwerp, Belgium, 1 in 5 men were of non-Belgian nationality, mostly Dutch [29]. These findings are in line with the mobility dynamics of European MSM.…”

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confidence: 62%

“…Another major risk factor for HIV infection is having a higher number of male sex partners during a specific period. It is an indicator of the cumulative risk for HIV [26][27][28][29]. At the socio-cultural level, important factors associated with sexual risk are the media through which or the venues where MSM meet their partners for sexual contact.…”

Section: Determinants Of Unprotected Anal Intercoursementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Belgium, as many Western European countries, is confronted with a rise in the number of registered diagnoses of new human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections in MSM [122]. Increased uptake of HIV testing cannot fully explain this phenomenon and several factors may contribute to increased rates of new HIV infections among MSM, including sexual risk taking [27;122-124] combined with a high prevalence of HIV infection in some networks of MSM [29]. Next to these former factors related to sexual behavior, MSM also face other health problems, such as a higher level of depressive feelings compared to their heterosexual counterparts [125;126].…”

Section: Chapter 4 Syndemic and Other Risk Factors For Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among An Online Sample Of Belgian Hiv Negative Men Whmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A major risk factor for HIV infection is having a higher number of male sex partners during a specific period. It is an indicator of the cumulative risk for HIV [26][27][28][29]. In the context of syndemics, sources of social support are important in moderating the consequences of stressors on mental and other health outcomes [48;51;126].…”

Section: Chapter 4 Syndemic and Other Risk Factors For Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among An Online Sample Of Belgian Hiv Negative Men Whmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Cocaine, GHB/GBL, Speed, XTC were grouped under the term partydrugs referring to the types of drugs used frequently in the festive scene for MSM. [29] Sexual sensation seeking -To assess a person's propensity to seek out novel or risky sexual stimulation 20 items from the Sexual Sensation Seeking scale were used. [19] Cronbach's alpha was 0.97 (range 0-80, 20 items).…”

Section: Syndemic Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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An analysis of health outcomes among sexual minorities with a focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among men who have sex with men in Belgium

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Section: Chapter 4 Syndemic and Other Risk Factors For Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among An Online Sample Of Belgian Hiv Negative Men Whmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Chapter 4 Syndemic and Other Risk Factors For Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among An Online Sample Of Belgian Hiv Negative Men Whmentioning

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HIV Prevalence and Sexual Risk Behaviors Associated with Awareness of HIV Status Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Paris, France

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A cross-sectional survey, using self-sampled finger-prick blood on blotting paper and anonymous behavioral self-administrated questionnaires was conducted in Paris in 2009 among MSM attending gay venues. Paired biological results and questionnaires were available for 886 participants. HIV seroprevalence was 17.7 % (95 % CI: 15.3-20.4). Four groups were identified according to their knowledge of their HIV biological status. Among the 157 found to be seropositive, 31 (19.7 %) were unaware of their status and reported high levels of sexual risk behaviors and frequent HIV testing in the previous 12 months. Among the 729 MSM diagnosed HIV-negative, 183 were no longer sure whether they were still HIV-negative, or had never been tested despite the fact that they engaged in at-risk sexual behaviors. This study provides the first estimate of HIV seroprevalence among MSM in Paris and underlines the specific need for combined prevention of HIV infection in this MSM population.

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Syndemic and Other Risk Factors for Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among an Online Sample of Belgian HIV Negative Men Who have Sex with Men

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) are confronted with different health problems. Next to a higher HIV prevalence and a higher reporting of depressive symptoms and other mental health problems, there is also evidence of substance dependence and sexual compulsivity occurring simultaneously. Using a sample of 591 HIV-negative Belgian MSM, we examine the relationships between depressive symptoms and other risk factors of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) practice with casual partners. These risk factors include depressive symptoms, sexual behavioural indicators, individual risk perception of UAI, intrapersonal factors measured by the sexual sensation seeking scale, substance use, sources of social support and social norming regarding condom use and finally the location where or media through which men find sex partners. Our findings show that multifactorial, intertwined factors contribute to the explanation of UAI among MSM at risk for HIV infection. These findings underline the need for an integrated sexual health approach for MSM.

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A venue-based HIV prevalence and behavioural study among men who have sex with men in Antwerp and Ghent, Flanders, Belgium, October 2009 to March 2010

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Cited by 27 publications

References 17 publications

An analysis of health outcomes among sexual minorities with a focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among men who have sex with men in Belgium

An analysis of health outcomes among sexual minorities with a focus on the HIV/AIDS epidemic among men who have sex with men in Belgium

HIV Prevalence and Sexual Risk Behaviors Associated with Awareness of HIV Status Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Paris, France

Syndemic and Other Risk Factors for Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among an Online Sample of Belgian HIV Negative Men Who have Sex with Men

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