Differences in HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM): comparison between HIV-positive and HIV-negative college students.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to compare HIV-related knowledge, attitudes, sexual behaviors, and social networking between MSM college students with and without HIV infection, and to identify associated factors sustaining the high HIV prevalence in this population.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 686 HIV-positive and HIV-negative MSM college students recruited from Guangdong, Chongqing, and Shaanxi provinces (January 2019-March 2021) via local Centers for Disease Control institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations. Data were collected through structured face-to-face interviews assessing sociodemographic, HIV knowledge sexual practices, and social behaviors. Comparative analyses utilized t-tests and Barnard/Fisher exact tests (significance: p</

SUBMITTER: Jing Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12698562 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature