Knowledge, attitude, and behaviour toward same-sex sexual intercourse and HIV/AIDS prevention: A cross-sectional survey in Indonesia

Knowledge, attitude, and behaviour toward same-sex sexual intercourse and HIV/AIDS prevention: A cross-sectional survey in Indonesia

Objective: To assess public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding same-sex sexual intercourse (SSI) in relation to HIV/AIDS transmission prevention, especially in an inclusive cultural and religious country like Indonesia, beyond established prevention methods like safe sex practices and Pr...

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Main Authors: Satya Wydya Yenny, Rini Gusya Liza, Syandrez Prima Putra, Rizkia Chairani Asri, Dwi Sabtika Julia, Noverika Windasari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
Subjects:
men who have sex with men
same-sex sexual intercourse
hiv/aids
prevention
Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/apjtm.apjtm_200_24
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Summary:Objective: To assess public knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours regarding same-sex sexual intercourse (SSI) in relation to HIV/AIDS transmission prevention, especially in an inclusive cultural and religious country like Indonesia, beyond established prevention methods like safe sex practices and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Methods: We collected cross-sectional online survey data from the Indonesian 18 years or older population in December 2021 and August 2022. We determined participants' knowledge, attitude, and behaviour scores toward SSI and HIV/AIDS prevention. We critically explored each score and used multiple linear regression to identify the predictive factors. Results: The survey included 386 adults [median age (IQR): 22 (20-35) years]. The median (IQR) score was 90/100 (80-100) for knowledge, 43/50 (39-46) for attitude and 70/70 (70-70) for behaviour. The number of men who had sex with men (MSM) was 7/129 (5.4%). Male sex, non-MSM, higher knowledge, and higher attitude scores were positively associated with higher behaviour scores (P<0.001). Conclusions: This study highlights the need for inclusive HIV/AIDS prevention strategies that respect cultural and religious values, reduce stigma, and improve healthcare access, while aligning with international guidelines and scientific evidence
ISSN:2352-4146

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