Discussion of HIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infections With Sex Partners of Nigerian Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women: Implications for Interventions to Promote Safer Sex Practices.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Discussion of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections among sex partners facilitates risk reduction. We evaluated HIV/STI-related communications, including broad assessment of any self-reported discussion of the topic and specific discussion of each partner's HIV status, among a historically marginalized and presently criminalized community of sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in Nigeria.

Methods

From 2013 to 2018, we enrolled SGM aged 18+ years in Lagos or 16+ years in Abuja who reported anal sex with men. At enrollment and 3-, 9-, and 15-month follow-up visits, participants were asked about their sexual behaviors and communications with main sexual partners (MSP) and casual sexual partners (CSP). Questions included "have you talked with your [MSP/CSP] abo

SUBMITTER: Tiamiyu AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12206435 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature