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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2016

HIV epidemiology and responses among men who have sex with men and transgender individuals in China: a scoping review.

Songyuan Tang, Weiming Tang, Kathrine Meyers, Polin Chan, Zhongdan Chen, Joseph D Tucker

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Article in BMC infectious diseases, 2016. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 72 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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72 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 120 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Songyuan TangUniversity of North Carolina Project-China, No. 2 Lujing Road, Guangzhou, 510095, China.
Weiming TangUniversity of North Carolina Project-China, No. 2 Lujing Road, Guangzhou, 510095, China.
Kathrine MeyersAaron Diamond Aids Research Center, New York, USA.
Polin ChanWHO China Office, Beijing, China.
Zhongdan ChenUNAIDS China Office, Beijing, China.
Joseph D TuckerUniversity of North Carolina Project-China, No. 2 Lujing Road, Guangzhou, 510095, China. jdtucker@med.unc.edu.
Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention · CNAaron Diamond AIDS Research Center · US

Funding

Virology, Immunology, and Microbiology CoreP30AI050410 · NIAID · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · PI DAVID M. MARGOLIS · 2001 to 2026
$76.9M
Spurring Innovation in HIV Testing and Linkage: A Crowdsourcing Approach -Diversity SupplementR01AI114310 · NIAID · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · PI TUCKER, JOSEPH DAVID, WEI, CHONGYI · 2014 to 2018
$3.3M
UNC-South China STD Research Training CenterD43TW009532 · FIC · UNIV OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL · PI COHEN, MYRON SCOTT, TUCKER, JOSEPH DAVID · 2013 to 2017
$1.3M
FIC NIH HHS D43 TW009532NIAID NIH HHS P30 AI050410NIAID NIH HHS R01 AI114310
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDespite global efforts to control HIV among key populations, new infections among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender (TG) individuals are still increasing. The increasing HIV epidemic among MSM/TG in China indicates that more effective services are urgently needed. However, policymakers and program managers must have a clear understanding of MSM/TG sexual health in China to improve service delivery. To meet this need, we undertook a scoping review to summarize HIV epidemiology and responses among MSM and TG individuals in China.

methodsWe searched MEDLINE, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library for recent studies on MSM/TG HIV epidemiology and responses. We also included supplemental articles, grey literature, government reports, policy documents, and best practice guidelines.

resultsOverall, HIV prevalence among Chinese MSM was approximately 8 % in 2015 with a higher prevalence observed in Southwest China. TG are not captured in national HIV, STD, or other sexual health surveillance systems. There is limited data sharing between the public health authorities and community-based organizations (CBOs). Like other low and middle income countries, China is challenged by low rates of HIV testing, linkage, and retention. Several pilot interventions have been shown to be effective to increase HIV testing among MSM and TG individuals, but have not been widely scaled up. Data from two randomized controlled trials suggests that crowdsourcing contests can increase HIV testing, creating demand for services while engaging communities.

conclusionImproving HIV surveillance and expanding HIV interventions for Chinese MSM and TG individuals are essential. Further implementation research is needed to ensure high-quality HIV services for MSM and TG individuals in China.

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ChinaEpidemicsFemaleHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMass ScreeningPublic HealthSubstance-Related DisordersTransgender PersonsUnsafe SexChinaHIV care continuumHIV epidemics and responsesMen who have sex with menScoping review

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PMID27765021
PMCPMC5073436
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