HIV incidence and recreational drug use among men who have sex with men aged 18-24 years in Tianjin, China: a retrospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recreational drug use has been identified as a significant risk factor for the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This behavior is particularly prevalent among young men who have sex with men (YMSM). However, limited research has been conducted to investigate the correlation between recreational drug use and HIV incidence within this population.

Objective

To examine HIV incidence and explore the association between recreational drug use and HIV incidence among YMSM.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was conducted by a local non-governmental organization (NGO) among MSM aged 18-24 years from October 2017 to December 2023 in Tianjin, China. Participants were included if they had at least two HIV test records during this period. HIV inciden

SUBMITTER: Fei LP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11562522 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature