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Trial reportFrontiers in public health2026

The effectiveness of the intervention model based on cognitive behavioral therapy in reducing risky sexual behaviors among MSM.

Xiaochen Xiang, Xiaobing Zhai, Yumeng Lei, Jialu Feng, Qiang Wang

Abstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Xiaochen Xiang *Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, Medical School, Institute of Infection, Immunology and Tumor Microenvironment, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Xiaobing Zhai *Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, Macau, Macao SAR, China.
Yumeng Lei *Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, Medical School, Institute of Infection, Immunology and Tumor Microenvironment, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Jialu FengHubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, Medical School, Institute of Infection, Immunology and Tumor Microenvironment, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.
Qiang WangHubei Province Key Laboratory of Occupational Hazard Identification and Control, Medical School, Institute of Infection, Immunology and Tumor Microenvironment, Wuhan University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China.

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Abstract

Methods: Based on CBT theory and the Internet, we established an intervention model targeting high-risk sexual behavior patterns in MSM. We then conducted a randomized controlled trial ( Results: Prior to the implementation of the intervention, 44% of the participants engaged in high-risk behaviors despite having better cognitive levels. However, preliminary findings from post-intervention investigations indicate that intervention measures based on CBT demonstrate greater efficacy compared to traditional methods. After intervention with CBT, the incidence of unprotected anal intercourse in the intervention group was significantly reduced compared to the control group ( Conclusion: The high-risk sexual behaviors of MSM increase health risks. However, the method of intervention through the CBT courses can effectively correct the deviation between the cognition and practice. In this process, changes in gut microbiota were observed to be potentially associated with behavioral changes, but these associations are preliminary and warrant further investigation in confirmatory studies.

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Cognitive Behavioral TherapyHomosexuality, MaleRisk-TakingSexual BehaviorUnsafe SexAdultHumansMalecognitive-behavioral therapyhigh-risk sexual behaviormicrobiotaMSMsexually transmitted diseasesunprotected anal intercourse

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PMID42755786
PMCPMC13581810

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