Sexual Behavior and HIV Testing Among Bisexual Men: A Nationwide Comparison of Australian Bisexual-Identifying and Gay-Identifying Men

Lyons, Anthony; Pitts, Marian; Grierson, Jeffrey; Smith, Anthony M. A.; McNally, Steve; Couch, Murray

doi:10.1007/s10461-012-0148-7

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“…4,17 Our finding-in conjunction with results from other studies-highlights the fact that HIV testing rates are low, both in comparison to other countries and also in light of the high prevalence of HIV among MSM in China. 4,[18][19][20] Our study also yielded an association between HIV testing behavior and knowledge of HIV prevention strategies. This finding is supported by a recent meta-analysis of 34 studies, which found that HIV risk reduction interventions in China are efficacious in increasing uptake of HIV testing as well as in improving HIV knowledge and reducing HIV-related risk behaviors among Chinese MSM.…”

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Internalized Homophobia and Reduced HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China

Pyun¹,

Santos

Arreola

et al. 2014

Asia Pac J Public Health

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Although previous research has examined barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, few studies have focused on social factors, including homophobia and internalized homophobia. This study utilized data from a global online survey to determine correlates of HIV testing as part of a subanalysis focused on Chinese MSM. Controlling for age, HIV knowledge, number of sexual partners, and other covariates, ever having tested for HIV was significantly correlated with lower internalized homophobia. This study suggests that stigma associated with sexual orientation may serve as a barrier to participation in HIV testing and other health-promoting behaviors.

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confidence: 63%

Internalized Homophobia and Reduced HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China

Pyun¹,

Santos

Arreola

et al. 2014

Asia Pac J Public Health

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“…Men who reported sex with both men and women were less likely to be seeking a regular test at GCHP and have been found to have tested less recently than men who have sex with men only 17, 25, 26 . Messages geared towards gay-identified MSM may not resonate with or reach other MSM 27 .…”

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Why Do Men Who Have Sex With Men Test for HIV Infection? Results From a Community-Based Testing Program in Seattle

Katz

Swanson

Stekler

2013

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Background The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least annual HIV testing for men who have sex with men (MSM), but motivations for testing are not well understood. Methods We evaluated data from MSM testing for HIV at a community-based program in King County, Washington. Correlates of regular testing were examined using GEE regression models. Results Between February 2004 and June 2011, 7176 MSM attended 12,109 HIV testing visits. When asked reasons for testing, 49% reported it was time for their regular test, 27% reported unprotected sex, 24% were starting relationships, 21% reported sex with someone new, 21% sought STI/hepatitis screening, 12% reported sex with an HIV-infected partner, 2% suspected primary HIV infection, and 16% reported other reasons. In multivariable analysis, factors associated with regular testing included having a regular healthcare provider and the following in the previous year: having only male partners, having ≥10 male partners, inhaled nitrite use, not injecting drugs, and not having unprotected anal intercourse with a partner of unknown/discordant status (p≤0.001 for all). Men reporting regular testing reported shorter intertest intervals than men who did not (median of 233 vs. 322 days, respectively; p<0.001). Conclusions Regular testing, sexual risk, and new partnerships were important drivers of HIV testing among MSM, and regular testing was associated with increased testing frequency. Promoting regular testing may reduce the time that HIV-infected MSM are unaware of their status, particularly among those who have sex with men and women or inject drugs.

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“…The repeated, cross-sectional design meant that we could analyse trends and control for sampling variation over time, but we could not assess changes in the attitudes or practices of individual men. The samples of GBM we recruited are similar to community and online samples of Australian GBM who are at increased risk of HIV,20 21 but are not representative of all Australian men who have sex with men 22. Internationally, our measure of willingness to use PrEP remains a conservative one,1 2 but as we have previously argued we think it is a more realistic measure because it takes into account factors such as perceived need, willingness to pay and taking medication regularly 7 8…”

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Willingness to use and have sex with men taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): results of online surveys of Australian gay and bisexual men, 2011–2015

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Sexual Behavior and HIV Testing Among Bisexual Men: A Nationwide Comparison of Australian Bisexual-Identifying and Gay-Identifying Men

Cited by 36 publications

References 30 publications

Internalized Homophobia and Reduced HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China

Internalized Homophobia and Reduced HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China

Why Do Men Who Have Sex With Men Test for HIV Infection? Results From a Community-Based Testing Program in Seattle

Willingness to use and have sex with men taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): results of online surveys of Australian gay and bisexual men, 2011–2015

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