| Title |
Sexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand
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|---|---|
| Published in |
AIDS and Behavior, August 2008
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10461-008-9448-3 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Andrea Li, Anchalee Varangrat, Wipas Wimonsate, Tareerat Chemnasiri, Chalinthorn Sinthuwattanawibool, Praphan Phanuphak, Rapeepun Jommaroeng, Sten Vermund, Frits van Griensven |
| Abstract |
HIV prevalence and associated risk behaviors were examined among Thai bisexually active men (MSMW, n = 450) and men who have sex with men only (MSM-only, n = 1,125). Cross sectional venue-day-time sampling was used to collect data. Chi-square and logistic regression were used to identify HIV risk factors. HIV prevalence was 8.2% among MSMW and 21.2% among MSM-only. Consistent condom use with male partners was higher among MSMW (77.6%) than MSM-only (62.9%), and lower with female partners (44.4%). Lack of family confidant, migration, concern about acquiring HIV infection, and self-reported STD were associated with HIV prevalence among MSMW. Older age, lower educational level, residing in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, living away from family, recruitment from a sauna, increased frequency of visiting the surveyed venue, practicing receptive or both receptive and insertive anal intercourse, inconsistent condom use with male paying partners, and a history of drug use were associated with HIV prevalence in MSM-only. |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 5% |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 2% |
| Brazil | 1 | 2% |
| Unknown | 59 | 92% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 9 | 14% |
| Researcher | 9 | 14% |
| Student > Bachelor | 8 | 13% |
| Student > Master | 7 | 11% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 5 | 8% |
| Other | 15 | 23% |
| Unknown | 11 | 17% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 23 | 36% |
| Social Sciences | 8 | 13% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 6 | 9% |
| Psychology | 6 | 9% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 6 | 9% |
| Other | 2 | 3% |
| Unknown | 13 | 20% |
Attention Score in Context
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