We found a match
Your institution may have rights to this item. Sign in to continue.
- Title
Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China.
- Authors
Wu, Yi-Le; Yang, Hui-Yun; Wang, Jun; Yao, Hui; Zhao, Xue; Chen, Jian; Ding, Xiu-Xiu; Zhang, Hong-Bo; Bi, Peng; Sun, Ye-Huan
- Abstract
The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Anhui, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. A total of 184 HIV-positive MSM gave informed consent and completed the interview. Correlates of suicidal ideation were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Fifty-seven (31%) of HIV-positive MSM had suicidal ideations within six months before the interview. Multivariable analyses showed that learning of their HIV status in the past 12 months (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.4, 95% CI = 1.6–7.3), perceived HIV stigma (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.1–5.2), depression symptoms (AOR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.1–5.9) and anxiety symptoms (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI = 1.2–6.1) were significantly associated with the suicidal ideation among HIV-positive MSM. The results indicated that suicidal ideation was common among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. There is an urgent need to establish psychological counselling services among HIV-positive MSM in China. Targeting of these potential risk factors could be an effective approach to reduce the suicide risk among this high-risk subgroup by the implementation of early intervention measurements.
- Subjects
ANHUI Sheng (China); DISEASE prevalence; SUICIDAL ideation; HIV-positive persons; MEN who have sex with men; DISEASES
- Publication
International Journal of STD & AIDS, 2015, Vol 26, Issue 7, p496
- ISSN
0956-4624
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/0956462414544722