Hypothetical Rectal Microbicide Acceptability and Factors Influencing It among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Tianjin, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To measure potential acceptability of rectal microbicides and to explore factors likely to affect their acceptability among men who have sex with men (MSM).

Methods

Cross-sectional and retrospective surveys were conducted in this study. A questionnaire and a scale were used to measure the acceptability score for physical and functional characteristics of hypothetical rectal microbicides. We also evaluated the involvement of other factors such as sexual behaviors, social context, etc.

Results

MSMs we interviewed showed a high acceptability to rectal microbicides, indicated by the mean acceptability score of 2.92 (SD, 0.54, scale of 1-4). The results also suggested that microbicides were preferred in a cream form that can moisten and lubricate the rectum, pre

SUBMITTER: Zhang G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4887105 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature