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- Title
Sexual Behavior and Risk Factors for HIV Infection Among Homosexual and Bisexual Men in Thailand.
- Authors
Li, Andrea; Varangrat, Anchalee; Wimonsate, Wipas; Chemnasiri, Tareerat; Sinthuwattanawibool, Chalinthorn; Phanuphak, Praphan; Jommaroeng, Rapeepun; Vermund, Sten; Griensven, Frits
- 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.
- Subjects
HIV; HIV infections; MEN'S health; DISEASE prevalence; RISK-taking behavior; HEALTH risk assessment; SEX customs; SEXUAL intercourse
- Publication
AIDS & Behavior, 2009, Vol 13, Issue 2, p318
- ISSN
1090-7165
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10461-008-9448-3