@article {5014,
	title = {A Group-Based Sexual Risk Reduction Intervention for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Efficacy.},
	journal = {Archives of sexual behavior},
	year = {2015},
	month = {2015 Dec 31},
	abstract = {An emerging HIV epidemic can be seen among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam. There are currently no evidence-based behavioral sexual risk reduction interventions for MSM in this setting. Between October 2012 and June 2013, 100 high-risk MSM from Ho Chi Minh City were enrolled in an open pilot trial to assess feasibility and acceptability of a group-based, manualized sexual risk reduction intervention, and to preliminarily examine changes in primary and secondary outcomes. Participants completed a behavioral assessment battery and HIV testing at baseline, 3, and 6 months post-baseline. Over 80.0~\% of the sample was <25~years old and 77.0~\% identified as Bong kin ("hidden," masculine-appearing). Feasibility and acceptability of the program was evidenced by 87.0~\% retention for the intervention sessions, 78.0~\% completion of the 6 month assessment, and positive responses on evaluation forms and qualitative exit interviews. There was a decline in the number of condomless anal sex acts from baseline (6.32) to 3 month (2.06) and 6 month (2.49) follow-up (p~<~.0001). These data support the need for further testing of this group-based, behavioral HIV prevention intervention to reduce sexual risk behavior among MSM in Vietnam in a randomized controlled efficacy trial.},
	issn = {1573-2800},
	doi = {10.1007/s10508-015-0663-5},
	author = {Mimiaga, Matthew J and Closson, Elizabeth F and Biello, Katie B and Nguyen, Huyen and Nguyen, Quan Hoang and Oldenburg, Catherine E and Lan, Hang Thi Xuan and Safren, Steven A and Mayer, Kenneth H and Colby, Donn J}
}
