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ArticleAIDS research and therapy2022

Factors associated with testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections in men who have sex with men and transgender women in Bangkok, Thailand.

Trevor A Crowell, Sorachai Nitayaphan, Narongrid Sirisopana, Tanyaporn Wansom, Suchai Kitsiripornchai, Leilani Francisco, Qun Li, Nicole Dear, Robert J O'Connell, Punnee Pitisuttithum and 2 more

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Trevor A CrowellU.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA. tcrowell@hivresearch.org.ORCID 0000-0001-5947-265X
Sorachai NitayaphanArmed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand.
Narongrid SirisopanaArmed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand.
Tanyaporn WansomHenry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD, USA.
Suchai KitsiripornchaiArmed Forces Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangkok, Thailand.
Leilani FranciscoU.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Qun LiU.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Nicole DearU.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Robert J O'ConnellU.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
Punnee PitisuttithumMahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Sandhya VasanU.S. Military HIV Research Program, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, MD, USA.
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Henry M. Jackson Foundation · USArmed Forces Research Institute of Medical Science · THMahidol University · THWalter Reed Army Institute of Research · US

Funding

High-throughput application of CRISPR technology to identify gene function in SalmonellaR21AI126416 · NIAID · WADSWORTH CENTER · PI WADE, JOSEPH THOMAS · 2016 to 2017
$443k
FILARIASIS REPOSITORY RESEARCH SERVICEN01AI002642 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (UGA) · PI MC CALL, JOHN W · 1985 to 1987
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NIAID NIH HHS R21 AI126416NIAID NIH HHS Y01 AI2642-12
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Abstract

backgroundRoutine screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) facilitates early diagnosis and treatment, thereby preventing morbidity and onward transmission. We estimated the prevalence of prior HIV/STI testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in Bangkok, Thailand, and identified factors associated with prior testing.

methodsCross-sectional analyses were performed using data collected at enrollment into an HIV incidence cohort. From April to October 2017, MSM and TGW were enrolled if they were aged 18-35 years, reported anal intercourse with a male or TGW partner, and reported behavioral vulnerability to HIV. Participants answered questions about demographics, sexual behaviors, and lifetime HIV/STI testing history. Multivariable robust Poisson regression was used to estimate risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) for factors potentially associated with prior testing.

resultsAmong 1,014 participants, 348 (34.3%) were TGW and the median age was 21.6 (interquartile range 20.0-24.8) years. Prior testing for HIV was reported by 421 (41.5%) and for other STIs by 268 (26.4%). HIV testing was more common among participants aged ≥ 22 years (RR 1.37 [95% CI 1.13-1.67]), with college education as compared to secondary or less (RR 1.37 [95% CI 1.08-1.72]), and who met male sexual partners online (RR 1.52 [95% CI 1.24-1.85]), but lower among participants attracted to both men and women as compared to men only (RR 0.64 [95% CI 0.51-0.81]) and who met male sexual partners in bars (RR 0.83 [95% CI 0.72-0.97]). Similar associations were observed with prior testing for other STIs, including increased testing among participants with college education (RR 1.52 [95% CI 1.11-2.09]) and who met male sexual partners online (RR 1.73 [95% CI 1.30-2.31]), but lower among participants attracted to both men and women (RR 0.70 [95% CI 0.51-0.96]) and who met male sexual partners in bars (RR 0.67 [95% CI 0.54-0.83]).

conclusionsDespite behavioral vulnerability, prior testing for HIV and other STIs was uncommon. Online engagement strategies may be effectively reaching Thai MSM and TGW who meet sexual partners online, but new interventions are needed to encourage testing among younger, less educated, and bisexual MSM and TGW.

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HIV InfectionsSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexually Transmitted DiseasesTransgender PersonsAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleSexual BehaviorThailandYoung AdultEarly diagnosisHealthcare acceptabilityHuman immunodeficiency virusScreening practicesSexual and gender minoritiesTesting practicesVoluntary counseling and testing

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