Cost-effectiveness of frequent HIV screening among men who have sex with men in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

China continues to have a substantial burden of HIV/AIDS, with men who have sex with men (MSM) being the fastest-growing population at risk. To identify priority HIV screening strategies, there is an urgent need for more economic evidence to assess the balance between costs and benefits of intensify testing, particularly for MSM at high risk of HIV acquisition. This study aimed to assess the immediate impact of more frequent HIV testing among MSM in China from a cost-effective perspective.

Methods

A model of HIV detection and transmission was used to evaluate the costs and effectiveness of more frequent screening, based on varying testing intervals and technologies. The model was applied to separate hypothetical cohorts of 100,000 MSM, categorized as low- and high

SUBMITTER: He Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12487124 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature