Substance use is associated with condomless anal intercourse among men who have sex with men in India: a partner-level analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) bear a disproportionately high burden of new HIV infections while lagging behind other populations with respect to engagement across the HIV care continuum. General risk factors for condomless anal intercourse (CAI) among MSM are well studied but there is a paucity of partner-level data, where emerging evidence suggests that much of the variation in condom use occurs.

Methods

MSM were recruited across 10 cities in India using respondent-driven sampling (RDS) from 2016-17. Among the individuals who reported sexual intercourse in the prior 6 months, condom use and partner characteristics of the last 4 partners were captured. Correlates of CAI at the individual and partner level were determined using Poisson regression models using gen

SUBMITTER: Prabhu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9004170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature