Factors associated with past HIV testing among men who have sex with men attending university in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: Background HIV prevalence has been rapidly increasing among men who have sex with men (MSM) attending university in China, but HIV testing rates remain suboptimal. The factors associated with past HIV testing in this population in Beijing, China, were investigated.

Methods

This study used data from the baseline survey of an HIV intervention clinical trial among MSM who did not have a history of a positive HIV diagnosis. This analysis focused on the HIV testing experience in a subgroup of university student MSM participants. Log-binomial models were used to evaluate factors associated with past HIV testing.

Results

Of 375 university student MSM, the median age was 22 years; 89.3% were Han ethnic. Approximately half (50.4%, n = 189) had ever taken an HIV test before the survey.

SUBMITTER: Ye R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10767712 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature