The rate of HIV testing is increasing among men who have sex with men in C hina
2012; Wiley; Volume: 13; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1468-1293.2011.00974.x
ISSN1468-1293
AutoresEric P. F. Chow, DP Wilson, Lei Zhang,
Tópico(s)HIV Research and Treatment
ResumoObjectives HIV infection is spreading relatively quickly among men who have sex with men ( MSM ) in C hina. Accurate knowledge of HIV status is of high importance for public health prevention. Methods We conducted a systematic review of literature published in either E nglish or C hinese to collate available HIV testing data among MSM in C hina. Linear regression and S pearman's rank correlation were used to study factors associated with HIV testing rates. Results Fifty‐five eligible articles were identified in this review. The proportion of MSM who had ever been tested for HIV has significantly increased, from 10.8% in 2002 to 51.2% in 2009. In comparison, reported rates of HIV testing in the past 12 months have also significantly increased, from 11.0% in 2003 to 43.7% in 2009. Conclusions Chinese MSM have relatively low HIV testing rates compared with MSM in other settings. It is important to continue to promote HIV testing among MSM in C hina.
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