However, HIV infection rates among men who have sex with men MSM in Ningxia have increased to an alarming level, despite scale-up of control measures in recent years. This study aimed to understand the demographical and sexual behavior dynamics of MSM and to explore the factors associated with HIV infection. Information regarding social demographics, sexual behavior and HIV prevention knowledge was collected. Results: The study found a decreasing trend for mean age of the MSM population over the study period.
MSMs with a college education or higher increased significantly, while the proportions that were in a marriage significantly decreased over the study period.
Unprotected anal sex was identified as a risk factor associated with HIV infection, as was syphilis infection. Local residency status and MSM who received intervention and detection services were the factors that decreased HIV infection risk.
The finding that a high proportion of MSM had knowledge of HIV prevention but still conducted unprotected sex highlights the need for further control measures to change unsafe sexual practices among MSM.
Do you want to read the rest of this article? Request full-text Citations 1 References This corresponds to about 2 to 8 million men who have sex with men MSM in China [39]. HIV transmission among MSM is increasing at an alarming speed [40][41][42][43][44][45][46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55] [56] [57].
