Coerced syphilis self-testing among men who have sex with men: a nationwide cross-sectional study in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Syphilis testing uptake remains low among men who have sex with men (MSM) in many low-and middle-income countries. Syphilis self-testing is an efficacious approach on increasing syphilis testing coverage. However, one unintended consequence is the syphilis self-testing coercion from others (including partners, healthcare providers, friends, etc.). This study aimed to examine the prevalence, pattern and correlates of coerced syphilis self-testing among MSM in China.

Methods

A nationwide online cross-sectional study was conducted from 14 to 28 July 2018. Sociodemographic characteristics, sexual behaviors and coerced syphilis self-testing variables were collected through a questionnaire that targeted MSM in China. Multivariable logistic regression was used to explore

SUBMITTER: Zhao P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9125904 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature