Low socioeconomic status is associated with self-reported HIV positive status among young MSM in Brazil and Peru.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite efforts to stop HIV epidemic in Latin America, new HIV cases continue to increase in the region especially among young MSM (YMSM). This study aims to assess if sociodemographic characteristics are associated with self-reported HIV positive status among YMSM from three Latin American countries.

Methods

Cross-sectional web-based survey advertised on dating apps (Grindr and Hornet) and Facebook in Brazil, Mexico and Peru. For this analysis, we included YMSM aged 18-24 years who self-reported their HIV status. We used multivariable logistic regression models for each country separately to verify if sociodemographic characteristics (race, education and income) were associated with HIV self-reported status after adjusting for behavior characteristics (sexual att

SUBMITTER: Torres TS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8325787 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature