Factors associated with HIV testing history and returning for HIV test results among men who have sex with men in Thailand
Wimonsate, W.; Naorat, S.; Varangrat, A.; Phanuphak, P.; Kanggarnrua, K.; McNicholl, J.; Akarasewi, P.; van Griensven, F.
Aids and Behavior 15(4): 693-701
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 1573-3254 PMID: 20623251 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9755-3Document Number: 221405
We evaluated factors associated with HIV testing history and returning for HIV test results among 2,049 Thai men who have sex with men. Of men, 50.3% reported prior HIV testing and 24.9% returned for HIV test results. Factors associated with prior HIV testing were male sex work, older age, employed, living away from the family, insertive anal sex role, history of drug use and having heard of effective HIV/AIDS treatment. Factors associated with returning for HIV test results were male sex work, older age, lack of a family confidant, history of sexually transmitted infections, and testing HIV negative in this study.
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