High HIV prevalence and incidence among MSM across 12 cities in India.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To characterize prevalence, incidence, and associated correlates of HIV infection among MSM in 12 cities across India.

Design

Cross-sectional sample using respondent-driven sampling from September 2012 to June 2013.

Methods

A total 12022 MSM (~1000/city) were recruited. Participants had to be at least 18 years, self-identify as male, and report oral/anal intercourse with a man in the prior year. HIV infection was diagnosed using three rapid tests. Cross-sectional HIV incidence was estimated using a multiassay algorithm. All estimates incorporate respondent-driven sampling-II weights.

Results

Median age was 25 years, 45% self-identified as 'panthi' (predominantly penetrative anal intercourse) and 30.6% reported being married to a woman. Weighted HIV pr

SUBMITTER: Solomon SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4440484 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature