Changes of sexual risk behaviors and sexual connections among HIV-positive men who have sex with men along their HIV care continuum.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While HIV incidence among men who have sex with men (MSM) is increasing in Hong Kong, unprotected sex apparently remains prevalent among those infected but virally non-suppressed. Little is known about how sexual behaviours and sexual connections may change among MSM along their HIV care continuum.

Methods

In this retrospective cross-sectional study, HIV-positive MSM attending the largest HIV specialist clinic in Hong Kong between October and December 2014 were invited to complete a self-administrated structured questionnaire. Their behavioural profile and partner sourcing patterns during the one-year period respectively (a) before HIV diagnosis, (b) after HIV diagnosis, (c) after initiation of antiretroviral treatment and (d) preceding the survey were examined.

SUBMITTER: Poon CM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6291138 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature