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- Title
A Group-Based Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy.
- Authors
Mimiaga, Matthew; Closson, Elizabeth; Biello, Katie; Nguyen, Huyen; Nguyen, Quan; Oldenburg, Catherine; Lan, Hang; Safren, Steven; Mayer, Kenneth; Colby, Donn; Mimiaga, Matthew J; Closson, Elizabeth F; Biello, Katie B; Nguyen, Quan Hoang; Oldenburg, Catherine E; Lan, Hang Thi Xuan; Safren, Steven A; Mayer, Kenneth H; Colby, Donn J
- Abstract
An emerging HIV epidemic can be seen among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam. There are currently no evidence-based behavioral sexual risk reduction interventions for MSM in this setting. Between October 2012 and June 2013, 100 high-risk MSM from Ho Chi Minh City were enrolled in an open pilot trial to assess feasibility and acceptability of a group-based, manualized sexual risk reduction intervention, and to preliminarily examine changes in primary and secondary outcomes. Participants completed a behavioral assessment battery and HIV testing at baseline, 3, and 6 months post-baseline. Over 80.0 % of the sample was <25 years old and 77.0 % identified as Bong kin ("hidden," masculine-appearing). Feasibility and acceptability of the program was evidenced by 87.0 % retention for the intervention sessions, 78.0 % completion of the 6 month assessment, and positive responses on evaluation forms and qualitative exit interviews. There was a decline in the number of condomless anal sex acts from baseline (6.32) to 3 month (2.06) and 6 month (2.49) follow-up (p < .0001). These data support the need for further testing of this group-based, behavioral HIV prevention intervention to reduce sexual risk behavior among MSM in Vietnam in a randomized controlled efficacy trial.
- Subjects
VIETNAM; MEN who have sex with men; BISEXUAL men; SEXUAL minority men; PREVENTION of sexually transmitted diseases; CONDOM use; LGBTQ+ people's sexual behavior; BEHAVIOR; HOMOSEXUALITY; HUMAN sexuality; UNSAFE sex; PATIENTS' attitudes
- Publication
Archives of Sexual Behavior, 2016, Vol 45, Issue 6, p1493
- ISSN
0004-0002
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s10508-015-0663-5