Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, Mexico
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in Mexico, data on current risk behaviors in this population are lacking. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of unprotected anal...
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doaj-3ed447034cfa4b0ca134641c32d8da3e2020-11-24T20:48:13ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582012-06-0112143310.1186/1471-2458-12-433Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, MexicoBarrón-Limón SergioSemple Shirley JStrathdee Steffanie ALozada RemediosVargas-Ojeda AdrianaPatterson Thomas L<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in Mexico, data on current risk behaviors in this population are lacking. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) in a sample of 260 MSM in Tijuana, Mexico.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In June 2010, men attending a gay pride celebration were invited to complete a sexual risk survey. Men who reported UAI with a male partner in the past year were compared with men who reported only protected anal sex during the same period.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Mean age of participants was 29.7; 54% had a high school diploma or less; and 43% were unemployed. In the past year, 55% had been tested for HIV, 21% reported using illicit drugs before or during sex, and 94% had sex only with men. Overall, 50% reported having UAI with another male in the past year. Factors independently associated with UAI in the past year were unemployment (AOR = 1.87), attending adult movie theaters (AOR = 2.21), using illicit drugs before or during sex (AOR = 2.43), and not having a recent HIV test (AOR = 1.85).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Interventions to promote HIV testing and condom use among men who have sex with men may want to consider venue-specific approaches, as well as focus on drug-use issues in the context of unsafe sex.</p> http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/433Men who have sex with menHIV risk behaviorsUnprotected anal intercourseMexico |
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Barrón-Limón Sergio Semple Shirley J Strathdee Steffanie A Lozada Remedios Vargas-Ojeda Adriana Patterson Thomas L Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, Mexico BMC Public Health Men who have sex with men HIV risk behaviors Unprotected anal intercourse Mexico |
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Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, Mexico |
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Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, Mexico |
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Correlates of unprotected anal sex among men who have sex with men in Tijuana, Mexico |
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS in Mexico, data on current risk behaviors in this population are lacking. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) in a sample of 260 MSM in Tijuana, Mexico.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In June 2010, men attending a gay pride celebration were invited to complete a sexual risk survey. Men who reported UAI with a male partner in the past year were compared with men who reported only protected anal sex during the same period.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Mean age of participants was 29.7; 54% had a high school diploma or less; and 43% were unemployed. In the past year, 55% had been tested for HIV, 21% reported using illicit drugs before or during sex, and 94% had sex only with men. Overall, 50% reported having UAI with another male in the past year. Factors independently associated with UAI in the past year were unemployment (AOR = 1.87), attending adult movie theaters (AOR = 2.21), using illicit drugs before or during sex (AOR = 2.43), and not having a recent HIV test (AOR = 1.85).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>Interventions to promote HIV testing and condom use among men who have sex with men may want to consider venue-specific approaches, as well as focus on drug-use issues in the context of unsafe sex.</p> |
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