Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection in a Sample of Young, Predominantly Black Men Who Have Sex With Men, Houston, Texas.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Young men who have sex with men (MSM) are at increased risk for human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated disease as a result of HPV infection. Our objective was to characterize the prevalence of high-risk anal HPV infection and factors associated with prevalence in a group of young, primarily black MSM in Houston, Texas.

Methods

MSM aged 18-29 years were recruited using a respondent-driven sampling method to study HIV and sexually transmitted disease transmission and risk. All engaged in peer-recruitment chains and self-collected anal exfoliated cells. Prevalence ratios assessed factors associated with high-risk HPV and HPV types in the 9-valent vaccine.

Results

Black race was reported by 87% of men. Slightly over one half (53%) were human immunodeficiency vir

SUBMITTER: Nyitray AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5853382 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature