Self-reported sexual behaviour and HIV risk taking among men who have sex with men in Fortaleza, Brazil

Kerr, Lígia Regina Franco Sansigolo; Gondim, Rogério Costa; Mota, Rosa Salani; Martins, Telma; Wypij, David

doi:10.1097/00002030-199904160-00012

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“…The groups described are similar in many ways to other populations with bisexual behavior, but heterosexual identities, found both in Latin America (Cáceres & Rosasco, 2000;Finlinson, Colon, Robles, & Soto, 2006;Juarez-Figueroa et al, 1997;Kerr-Pontes, Gondim, Mota, Martins, & Wypij, 1999;Tabet et al, 2002;Tabet et al, 1996) and in the United States (Chu, Peterman, Doll, Buehler, & Curran, 1992;Diaz, 1998;Juarez-Figueroa et al, 1997;Kerr-Pontes et al, 1999;Tabet et al, 2002;Tabet et al, 1996). The esquineros also report substantial rates of compensated sex, which from previous ethnographic work appears to occur primarily with men (Salazar et al, 2005) likening some of the men in this population to "hustlers" described in the United States (Rietmeijer, Wolitski, Fishbein, Corby, & Cohn, 1998;Simon, Morse, Balson, Osofsky, & Gaumer, 1993;Sullivan, 1996).…”

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High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

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In this paper we describe sex with men, including the frequency of sex and unprotected sex, among high-risk, heterosexually-identified men in urban, low-income, coastal Peru. During 2001-2002, a random community-based sample of these men was administered an epidemiologic survey collecting sexual risk behavior data. Among the 924 high-risk heterosexually-identified men, 131 NIH-PA Author ManuscriptNIH-PA Author Manuscript NIH-PA Author Manuscript (14.2%) reported at least one male partner in the past 6 months. Of these, 113 (86.3%) reported male and female partners and among those with partners of both sexes, 84.2% and 57.0% of sex acts with female and male partners, respectively, were unprotected, (RR 1.48, 95% CI = 1.31-1.68). We observed a high rate of recent bisexual behavior compared to past studies showing frequent, unprotected sex with male and female partners. This population has substantial potential to act as a bridge population between and their male and female partners and should be addressed by prevention programs.

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High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

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“…Less condom use may increase the risk of HIV transmission from MSM to the female population. Therefore, preventive strategies should emphasize a comprehensive understanding of safe sex and protective capability of condoms in all kinds of sexual behaviors among the population (17).…”

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Sexual Practices and the Prevalence of HIV and Syphilis among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Lanzhou, China

Gao

et al. 2015

Jpn J Infect Dis

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SUMMARY:We aimed to assess the risk of infections caused by sexual practices and determine the factors affecting the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and syphilis among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Lanzhou, China. A survey including 600 MSM was conducted from March 2008 to December 2009. Demographic and sexual behavior data were collected using the snowball sampling technology, and blood samples were obtained. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to determine the predictors of HIV and syphilis infection. The seroprevalence of HIV, syphilis, HCV, and co-infection of HIV with syphilis was 6.0z, 18.0z, 1.3z, and 2.5z, respectively. Use of condoms was more inconsistent in vaginal sex than that in anal sex, buying sex or selling sex. Multivariate analysis showed that MSM with syphilis infection, MSM from other provinces, and MSM of Han ethnicity were more likely to have HIV infection. Further, MSM with HIV infection, inconsistent condom use, and less knowledge about AIDS prevention were more likely to have syphilis infection. Their social background, habit of condom use, and infection status may affect the prevalence of HIV or syphilis. These findings may have important implications for further behavioral interventions among this population.

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“…Forteleza has a highly mobile population as a result of migration from the rural interior, expanding tourism, and employment opportunities. These conditions have encouraged the spread of AIDS (Kerr-Pontes et al 1999). Fortaleza accounts for approximately 80% of the 6,521 AIDS cases reported in the state of Ceará from 1983 to 2005.…”

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An Empirical Comparison of Respondent-driven Sampling, Time Location Sampling, and Snowball Sampling for Behavioral Surveillance in Men Who Have Sex with Men, Fortaleza, Brazil

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Kerr

Gondim³

et al. 2008

AIDS Behav

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Obtaining samples of populations at risk for HIV challenges surveillance, prevention planning, and evaluation. Methods used include snowball sampling, time location sampling (TLS), and respondent-driven sampling (RDS). Few studies have made side-by-side comparisons to assess their relative advantages. We compared snowball, TLS, and RDS surveys of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Forteleza, Brazil, with a focus on the socio-economic status (SES) and risk behaviors of the samples to each other, to known AIDS cases and to the general population. RDS produced a sample with wider inclusion of lower SES than snowball sampling or TLS-a finding of health significance given the majority of AIDS cases reported among MSM in the state were low SES. RDS also achieved the sample size faster and at lower cost. For reasons of inclusion and cost-efficiency, RDS is the sampling methodology of choice for HIV surveillance of MSM in Fortaleza.

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Self-reported sexual behaviour and HIV risk taking among men who have sex with men in Fortaleza, Brazil

Cited by 23 publications

References 6 publications

High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

Sexual Practices and the Prevalence of HIV and Syphilis among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Lanzhou, China

An Empirical Comparison of Respondent-driven Sampling, Time Location Sampling, and Snowball Sampling for Behavioral Surveillance in Men Who Have Sex with Men, Fortaleza, Brazil

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