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ArticleBMC infectious diseases2018

Intimate relationship characteristics as determinants of HIV risk among men who have sex with regular male sex partners: a cross-sectional study in Guangzhou, China.

Juan He, Hui-Fang Xu, Wei-Bin Cheng, Sheng-Jie Zhang, Jing Gu, Yuan-Tao Hao, Chun Hao

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Juan HeDepartment of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People's Republic of China.
Hui-Fang XuDepartment of HIV/AIDS Control and Prevention, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510440, People's Republic of China.
Wei-Bin ChengDepartment of HIV/AIDS Control and Prevention, Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510440, People's Republic of China.
Sheng-Jie ZhangDepartment of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People's Republic of China.
Jing GuDepartment of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People's Republic of China.
Yuan-Tao HaoDepartment of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People's Republic of China.
Chun HaoDepartment of Medical Statistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Sun Yat-sen University, 74 Zhongshan Road 2, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, People's Republic of China. haochun@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 81502854Science and Technology Support Program of Guangzhou, China (CN) 201504291407178
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundChina faces a serious HIV epidemic among men who have sex with men (MSM), and a large proportion of new infections are attributed to their regular male sex partners (RP). The objective of this study was to investigate the association between intimate relationship characteristics and HIV-related behaviors among MSM with RP in Guangzhou, China.

methodsA convenience-sampling method was used in data collection. A total of 608 MSM were screened, of whom 406 HIV negative MSM with at least one RP in the past six months were used for data analysis. Three-step logistic regressions were used to analyze the data.

resultsThe prevalence of unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) with regular male sex partners, non-regular male sex partners, and concurrent UAI in the past six months was 53.9%, 23.6%, 20.7%, respectively. Variables associated with UAI with regular male sex partners included expectations for this relationship (adjusted odds ratio in multiple forward stepwise logistic regression, OR

conclusionIntimate relationship characteristics were related to HIV-related risk behaviors. Future HIV prevention interventions should take MSM couples into consideration, include a focus on the quality of their intimate relationships, and encourage open communication about their sexual relationships.

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Sexual PartnersAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdultChinaCross-Sectional StudiesHIVHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMalePrevalenceRisk FactorsSexual BehaviorSurveys and QuestionnairesUnsafe SexYoung AdultInterdependence theoryIntimate relationship characteristicsMen who have sex with menUnprotected anal intercourse

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