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ArticleLGBT health2016

Descriptive Epidemiology of Factors Associated with HIV Infections Among Men and Transgender Women Who Have Sex with Men in South India.

Souradet Y Shaw, Robert Lorway, Parinita Bhattacharjee, Sushena Reza-Paul, Elsabé du Plessis, Lyle McKinnon, Laura H Thompson, Shajy Isac, Banadakoppa M Ramesh, Reynold Washington and 2 more

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12 authors.

Souradet Y Shaw1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .
Robert Lorway1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .
Parinita Bhattacharjee2 Karnataka Health Promotion Trust , Bangalore, India .
Sushena Reza-Paul1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .
Elsabé du Plessis1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .
Lyle McKinnon3 Department of Medicine, University of Toronto , Toronto, Ontario, Canada .
Laura H Thompson1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .
Shajy Isac2 Karnataka Health Promotion Trust , Bangalore, India .
Banadakoppa M Ramesh2 Karnataka Health Promotion Trust , Bangalore, India .
Reynold Washington2 Karnataka Health Promotion Trust , Bangalore, India .
Stephen Moses1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .
James F Blanchard1 Department of Community Health Sciences, Centre for Global Public Health, University of Manitoba , Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada .

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeMen and transgender women who have sex with men (MTWSM) continue to be an at-risk population for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in India. Identification of risk factors and determinants of HIV infection is urgently needed to inform prevention and intervention programming.

methodsData were collected from cross-sectional biological and behavioral surveys from four districts in Karnataka, India. Multivariable logistic regression models were constructed to examine factors related to HIV infection. Sociodemographic, sexual history, sex work history, condom practices, and substance use covariates were included in regression models.

resultsA total of 456 participants were included; HIV prevalence was 12.4%, with the highest prevalence (26%) among MTWSM from Bellary District. In bivariate analyses, district (P = 0.002), lack of a current regular female partner (P = 0.022), and reported consumption of an alcoholic drink in the last month (P = 0.004) were associated with HIV infection. In multivariable models, only alcohol use remained statistically significant (adjusted odds ratios: 2.6, 95% confidence intervals: 1.2-5.8; P = 0.02).

conclusionThe prevalence of HIV continues to be high among MTWSM, with the highest prevalence found in Bellary district.

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Homosexuality, MaleTransgender PersonsAdolescentAdultAlcohol DrinkingCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansIndiaLogistic ModelsMaleMultivariate AnalysisOdds RatioPrevalencealcohol useHIV riskIndiamen who have sex with men.

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