Analysis of quality of life and its influencing factors among MSM
Chen, J.; Wang, H.; Liao, Z.; Han, M.; Liu, L.; Xiong, W.
Wei Sheng Yan Jiu 43(1): 54-57
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 1000-8020 PMID: 24564111 Document Number: 672314
To investigate the quality of life ( QOL) and its influencing factors among men who have sex with men ( MSM) in Chongqing city. Snowball sampling and internet investigation techniques were applied to recruit MSM and 803 MSM in Chongqing were collected. The WHOQOL-BREF and SSRS questionnaire were used among MSM. Scores of the physiological domain, psychological domain, social relation domain, environmental domain and total score of QOL were (14. 03 +/- 2. 14) (13.38 +/- 2.44), (13.45 +/- 2.88), (12.52 +/- 2.48) and (13.29 +/- 2.05), respectively. Except for the environmental domain, scores of other domains of MSM were lower than that of common residents. The factors of social support and the domains of the quality of life were positive correlation. The multivariate analysis indicated that the main factors involved in influenced the QOL of the MSM were monthly income and scores of total social support. Frequency of condom, objective support, presence of regular homo-sex partners, the number of friends in gay circles, presence of regular sexual partner, the situation of only child,utilization of support, profession, knowing the VCT or not,native place had impacts on a few domains of the QOL. According to different demographic characteristics, and combining HIV health education and psychological intervention is helpful to improve the quality of life among MSM.