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Factors Associated with Unprotected Anal Intercourse among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Liaoning Province, China

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  • Jie Liu
  • Bo Qu
  • Moses C Ezeakile
  • Yang Zhang

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Background: HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) has increased rapidly. MSM may play a bridging role in the spread of HIV and other STDs from the high-risk population to the general population. Interventions to reduce high-risk behavior are the key to controlling the spreading of HIV in the MSM population and the primary strategy for reducing the spread of AIDS in China. The purpose of the study was to examine the demographic characteristics of MSM, evaluate the HIV-related knowledge of MSM, and identify factors associated with unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) among MSM to make recommendations for future research. Methodology/Principal Finding: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 293 MSM in Fushun and Huludao City, China. A total of 91 participants (34.0%) reported engagement in UAI with a male partner during the previous six months. The results of univariate analysis showed that UAI was associated with older age, lower levels of education, less knowledge about HIV, and not receiving condoms, lubricant, peer education, AIDS counseling, STD checks, and informational materials (p

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  • Jie Liu & Bo Qu & Moses C Ezeakile & Yang Zhang, 2012. "Factors Associated with Unprotected Anal Intercourse among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Liaoning Province, China," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 7(11), pages 1-6, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0050493
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050493
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