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HIV prevalence, sexual behaviours and engagement in HIV medical care among an online sample of sexually active MSM in Venezuela.

TitleHIV prevalence, sexual behaviours and engagement in HIV medical care among an online sample of sexually active MSM in Venezuela.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2015
AuthorsPerez-Brumer, Amaya G., Catherine E. Oldenburg, Katie B. Biello, David S. Novak, Joshua G. Rosenberger, and Matthew J. Mimiaga
JournalInternational journal of STD & AIDS
Date Published2015 Sep 16
ISSN1758-1052
AbstractIn Venezuela, members of a social and sexual partner-networking site for MSM completed an online survey regarding sexual behaviours and HIV medical care. Among the 2851 respondents, self-reported HIV prevalence was 6.6%. Of participants living with HIV, 73.2% reported taking antiretroviral medication and, 56.6% reported complete adherence within the past month. Participants living with HIV were more likely to be older (aOR = 1.04 per one-year increase in age, 95% CI: 1.02, 1.06) and diagnosed with an STI in the previous year (aOR 3.26, 95% CI: 2.11, 5.04). These data provide further understanding of the HIV epidemic among MSM in Venezuela, and potential targets for HIV prevention interventions.
DOI10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.08.001
Alternate JournalInt J STD AIDS

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