Factors associated with intention to be tested for HIV among men who have sex with men in a country with a very low HIV prevalence

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ID19440992
AuthorsHye-Jin Yang (0000-0002-5238-7820, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Ji Hwan Bang (0000-0002-7628-1182, Division of Infectious Diseases, Seoul Metropolitan Government - Seoul National University Boramae Medical Center, Seoul, South Korea, corresponding author), Jungmee Kim (0000-0002-1955-843X, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Young Hwa Lee (0000-0003-2073-993X, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Yoojin Park (0000-0002-1602-8222, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), In Sil Huh (0000-0001-7939-8565, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Sun Mi Shin (0000-0002-5519-2412, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Cho Ryok Kang (0000-0002-9212-8292, Seoul Metropolitan Government), Min Hui Seong (Seoul Metropolitan Government), Gyu Dae Kim (Seoul Metropolitan Government), Hea Sook Hong (Seoul Metropolitan Government), Sung-Il Cho (0000-0003-4085-1494, Department of Epidemiology, Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Health, Seoul, South Korea), Sung-II Cho (Seoul National University), Myoung-Don Oh (0000-0002-2344-7695, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Eung Soo Hwang (0000-0001-9562-4577, Institute of Endemic Diseases, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea), Jong-Koo Lee (0000-0003-4833-1178, Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea)
Year2018
Volume30
Issue3
Pages289-295
Publication date2018-03-04
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAIDS Care (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09540121.2017.1371666
PMID28859484
OpenAlexW2752986163
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited18

This study examined factors associated with the intention to take an HIV test among men who have sex with men (MSM) in South Korea. An internet website-based survey was conducted among users of the only and largest online MSM website between 20 July 2016, and 20 August 2016. A total of 2915 participants completed the survey and answered questions related to sociodemographic information, health behaviors, sexual behaviors, and HIV testing history. Of these, 2587 (88.7%) participants responded as having an intention to take an HIV test. A multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed the following as having reduced the intention to undergo HIV testing: very good subjective health status and no sexual interactions during the last 6 months (Adjusted odds ratios [AOR] 0.45 and 0.54, respectively). In contrast, increased intention to take an HIV test was associated with being 20-29 years old, 30-39 years old, not paying or receiving money for sex, having a history of HIV testing, and taking an HIV test once per 12 months (AOR 2.64, 2.13, 1.54, 1.81, and 2.17, respectively). In conclusion, HIV testing among MSM in this study was associated with age, subjective health status, sex(es) of one's sexual partner(s) during the last 6 months, sexual risk behaviors, HIV testing history, and undergoing regular HIV testing

Environmental health · Family medicine · Health facility · Health services · Hiv test · Logistic regression · Men who have sex with men · Odds · Odds ratio · Population · Reproductive health · Young adult · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Demography · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Gerontology · Internal Medicine

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