Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study
Abstract Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. HIV testing is part of a broader combination prevention strategy. This study aimed to analyze the predictors for adherence to HIV infection testing among Brazilian men who have sex with men. A cross-sectional study...
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| author | Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa Raphael Augusto Gir de Carvalho Daniel de Macêdo Rocha Marcela Antonini Milton Jorge de Carvalho Filho Maria Wiklander Elucir Gir Renata Karina Reis |
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| description | Abstract Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. HIV testing is part of a broader combination prevention strategy. This study aimed to analyze the predictors for adherence to HIV infection testing among Brazilian men who have sex with men. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1438 participants, online selected for convenience in all regions of Brazil. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of HIV testing in the study population. Adherence to the HIV test was high (80.1%). Had condomless anal intercourse in the last 12 months (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 1,659; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]:1,12 − 2,43; p = 0,010), knew one place to seek HIV testing (AOR 6,158 [IC95%: 4,27 − 8,86]; p < 0,001), Received counselling on HIV testing by a health professional (AOR 3,389 [IC95%: 2,28 − 5,02]; p < 0,001), Have been diagnosed with STI (AOR 2,266 [IC95%: 1,41 − 3,62]; p < 0,001) and Knew someone living with HIV (AOR 1,86 [IC95%: 1,29 − 2,67]; p < 0,001) were independently associated with higher chances of HIV testing. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f4864edd7b844c9890af39e0089063352025-01-19T12:42:05ZengBMCBMC Public Health1471-24582025-01-0125111010.1186/s12889-024-21018-2Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional studyLaelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa0Raphael Augusto Gir de Carvalho1Daniel de Macêdo Rocha2Marcela Antonini3Milton Jorge de Carvalho Filho4Maria Wiklander5Elucir Gir6Renata Karina Reis7Undergraduate Nursing Program, Coroatá Campus, Universidade Estadual do Maranhão. CoroatáFaculdade de Medicina de JundiaíNursing Department, Universidade Federal do Mato Grosso do SulGeneral and Specialized Nursing Department, Graduate Program in Fundamental Nursing, Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão PretoUNINOVEDivision of Nursing, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska InstitutetGeneral and Specialized Nursing Department, Graduate Program in Fundamental Nursing, Universidade de São PauloGeneral and Specialized Nursing Department, Graduate Program in Fundamental Nursing, Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão PretoAbstract Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. HIV testing is part of a broader combination prevention strategy. This study aimed to analyze the predictors for adherence to HIV infection testing among Brazilian men who have sex with men. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1438 participants, online selected for convenience in all regions of Brazil. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of HIV testing in the study population. Adherence to the HIV test was high (80.1%). Had condomless anal intercourse in the last 12 months (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 1,659; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]:1,12 − 2,43; p = 0,010), knew one place to seek HIV testing (AOR 6,158 [IC95%: 4,27 − 8,86]; p < 0,001), Received counselling on HIV testing by a health professional (AOR 3,389 [IC95%: 2,28 − 5,02]; p < 0,001), Have been diagnosed with STI (AOR 2,266 [IC95%: 1,41 − 3,62]; p < 0,001) and Knew someone living with HIV (AOR 1,86 [IC95%: 1,29 − 2,67]; p < 0,001) were independently associated with higher chances of HIV testing.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21018-2HIV infectionsHIV TestingSexual and gender minoritiesPrimary prevention |
| spellingShingle | Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa Raphael Augusto Gir de Carvalho Daniel de Macêdo Rocha Marcela Antonini Milton Jorge de Carvalho Filho Maria Wiklander Elucir Gir Renata Karina Reis Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study BMC Public Health HIV infections HIV Testing Sexual and gender minorities Primary prevention |
| title | Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | predictors of hiv testing adherence among men who have sex with men a cross sectional study |
| topic | HIV infections HIV Testing Sexual and gender minorities Primary prevention |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-21018-2 |
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