Modelling HIV superinfection among men who have sex with men by Xiaodan Sun, Yanni Xiao, Zhihang Peng

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Impact of HIV on HPV-related cancers in men who have sex with men: a review by Zixuan Zhang, Zixuan Zhang, Yuying Xing, Yuying Xing, Tingdan Gong, Wanlin Li, Siwei Zhang, Lanlan Wei

“…Co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) significantly increases the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related cancers among men who have sex with men (MSM). Conversely, HPV infection can also influence HIV acquisition rates. …”
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Brain function abnormalities and inflammation in HIV-positive men who have sex with men with depressive disorders by Yang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Yihui He, Yihui He, Yuan Fang, Yuan Fang, Miaotian Cai, Guangqiang Sun, Guangqiang Sun, Rui Wang, Rui Wang, Jiaxin Zhen, Jiaxin Zhen, Yulin Zhang, Zhen Li, Zhen Li, Yundong Ma, Yundong Ma, Tong Zhang, Tong Zhang

“…However, there is currently a lack of investigation into the neurological, inflammatory, endocrine, and immune aspects of HIV-associated depressive disorders (HADD).MethodsThe study involved 33 HIV-positive men who have sex with men with depressive disorders (HADD group) and 47 without neuropsychiatric disorders (HIV control group). …”
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Suspected Mpox Symptoms and Testing in Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: Cross-Sectional Study by Kaitlyn Atkins, Thomas Carpino, Amrita Rao, Travis Sanchez, O Winslow Edwards, Marissa Hannah, Patrick S Sullivan, Yasmin P Ogale, Winston E Abara, Kevin P Delaney, Stefan D Baral

“… Abstract BackgroundThe 2022 mpox outbreak in the United States disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Uptake of mpox testing may be related to symptomology, sociodemographic characteristics, and behavioral characteristics. …”
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Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study by 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

“…Abstract Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. …”
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Factors associated with having a steady homosexual partner among men who have sex with men, based on internet recruitment by Peng Zhang, Weiyong Chen, Jing Li, Yun Fu, Fang Wang, Xing Wang, Zhongrong Yang

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Gym exercising patterns, lifestyle and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men and in heterosexual men by N Davidovitch, Z Mor, K Parfionov, I Grotto

“…This study compares gym exercise and sexual risk behaviour between men who have sex with men (MSM) and heterosexual men. The research was based on the assumption that men who become muscular and physically attractive increase their number of sex partners and consequently their risk of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Setting Five gyms in central Tel Aviv, Israel.Participants In 2012, a sample of 182 (48%) MSM and 197 (52%) heterosexual men who train in gyms completed anonymous questionnaires regarding their training, health and sexual behaviours.Outcomes Participants in this cross-sectional study who exercised more than the median number of anaerobic training hours were defined as performing intensive anaerobic training (IAT), and those who had performed more than one act of unprotected anal/vaginal intercourse in the preceding 6 months with a partner whose HIV status was unknown were defined as high risk.Results MSM showed a stronger desire to become muscular than heterosexual men, were more likely to perform IAT, and used protein powders or anabolic steroids. …”
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HIV-related stigma among young men who have sex with men in HIV care in Plateau State Nigeria by Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Beth Chaplin, Ayuba I. Zoakah, Phyllis J. Kanki

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Racism, homophobia, and the sexual health of young Black men who have sex with men in the United States: A systematic review. by Sarah E Janek, Lisvel A Matos, Sandy Hatoum, Marta I Mulawa, Leila Ledbetter, Michael V Relf

“…Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (BMSM) experience the highest rates of HIV acquisition annually out of any population in the United States, and young BMSM (YBMSM) are heavily impacted by this inequity as they enter adulthood. …”
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Racism, homophobia, and the sexual health of young Black men who have sex with men in the United States: A systematic review by Sarah E. Janek, Lisvel A. Matos, Sandy Hatoum, Marta I. Mulawa, Leila Ledbetter, Michael V. Relf

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Accessibility to, Acceptability of, and Adherence to HIV/AIDS Prevention Services by Men Who Have Sex with Men: Challenges Encountered at Facility Level by P. C. N. Otambo, A. Makokha, M. Karama, M. Mwangi

“…The prevalence of HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nairobi has been reported to be 16.4% which is a public health concern. …”
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Engagement in HIV Medical Care and Technology Use among Stimulant-Using and Nonstimulant-Using Men who have Sex with Men by Keith J. Horvath, Adam W. Carrico, Jane Simoni, Edward W. Boyer, K. Rivet Amico, Andy E. Petroll

“…Aims of this study were to assess the associations between stimulant use and attitudes toward and engagement in HIV medical care and to examine technology use among stimulant-using and nonstimulant-using men who have sex with men (MSM). HIV-positive MSM (n=276; mean age = 42 years; 71% white, non-Hispanic; 43% with college degree) completed an online survey in 2009. …”
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Awareness of Sexual Partner’s HIV Status Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: Cross-Sec. tional Survey Study by Qian Ma, Tingting Jiang, Wanjun Chen, Shaoqiang Jiang, Jinlei Zheng, Hui Wang, Lin He

“… Abstract BackgroundMen who have sex with men (MSM) constitute a significant proportion of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus. …”
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Individual level peer interventions for gay and bisexual men who have sex with men between 2000 and 2020: A scoping review. by Jack Freestone, Krista Joy Siefried, Garrett Prestage, Mohamed Hammoud, Angus Molyneux, Adam Bourne

“…<h4>Background</h4>Peer-led interventions are central to the global HIV response for gay and bisexual men who have sex with men [GBMSM]. Since the year 2000, technological advancements in HIV and an increased response to the health disparities faced by GBMSM outside of HIV, have contributed to the expanding scope of their content and delivery. …”
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Preferences and access to community-based HIV testing sites among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Côte d’Ivoire by Christine Danel, Joseph Larmarange, Lazare Sika, Maxime Inghels, Arsène Kra Kouassi, Serge Niangoran, Anne Bekelynck, Séverine Carilon, Mariatou Koné, Annabel Degrées du Loû

“…Objective Measuring access and preferences to Men who have Sex with Men focused community-based HIV testing sites (MSM-CBTS) in Côte d’Ivoire.Design A respondent-driven sampling telephone survey.Setting National survey conducted in 2018 in Côte d’Ivoire.Participants 518 MSM aged over 18 years old.Primary and secondary outcome measures Knowledge, practices, satisfaction and preferences regarding MSM-CBTS. …”
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Social Support, Spiritual Well-Being, and Quality of Life Among MSM and Transgender Women Living with HIV in Rural Thailand by Anongluk Vongtree, Natawan Khumsaen, Wimonpan Sungsakul, Supannee Peawnalaw, Panarat Chenchob, Tassamon Namwong

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Mpox and the men who have sex with men (MSM) community in Nigeria: Exploratory insights from MSM and persons providing healthcare services to them by Michael Kunnuji, Megan Schmidt-Sane, Olufunke Adegoke, Syed Abbas, Elizabeth Shoyemi, Akanni O. Lawanson, Ayodele Jegede, Hayley MacGregor

“…The current mpox outbreak has challenged previous understanding of the disease, with human-to-human transmission being a significant mode of transmission, particularly among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). A knowledge gap exists on MSM’s mpox experiences in Nigeria’s restrictive sociolegal context. …”
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Neurocognitive Impairment and HIV Treatment Engagement in Men Who Have Sex With Men Living With HIV Who Report Chronic Pain and Substance Use by Matthew C. Sullivan, Megan R. Wirtz, Samantha M. McKetchnie, Lauren R. Gulbicki, S. Wade Taylor, Jonathan D. Jampel, Nikhil Banerjee, Conall O’Cleirigh

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Poppers use, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and risky sexual behaviors among HIV-positive men who have sex with men in Chongqing, China by Huailiang Chen, Jin Chen, Qingge Zhao, Min Zhou

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A scoping review of HIV epidemiologic, sociocultural and programmatic studies related to transgender women and men who have sex with men in Cambodia, 1999-2019. by Jan W de Lind van Wijngaarden, Frits van Griensven, Ly Penh Sun, Stephen Wignall

“…However, in recent years there have been signs of increasing HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). …”
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