| Title | HIV prevalence, sexual behaviours and engagement in HIV medical care among an online sample of sexually active MSM in Venezuela. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2015 |
| Authors | Perez-Brumer, Amaya G., Catherine E. Oldenburg, Katie B. Biello, David S. Novak, Joshua G. Rosenberger, and Matthew J. Mimiaga |
| Journal | International journal of STD & AIDS |
| Date Published | 2015 Sep 16 |
| ISSN | 1758-1052 |
| Abstract | In 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. |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2015.08.001 |
| Alternate Journal | Int J STD AIDS |
