Publications by authors named "Shao Yuan Chong"
Article Synopsis
- Successful implementation of HIV treatments depends on understanding the needs of communities and getting them involved in the process.
- Citizen engagement is important for making sure that everyone’s voices are heard when figuring out how to fight HIV, especially in less represented populations.
- By involving citizens in asking questions and developing solutions, we can make HIV response efforts more effective and fair for everyone.
Objectives: Monkeypox (mpox) was declared as a global health emergency by the WHO, with most reported cases disproportionately involving gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). This study explored the willingness of Singaporean GBMSM to receive mpox vaccines and engage in changes to sexual behaviour, and analysed the factors influencing both decisions.
Methods: An online cross-sectional study was disseminated through community groups and Grindr from September to October 2022 among GBMSM in Singapore, where we surveyed respondents' demographics, stigma associated with mpox, perceived risks of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and changes to sexual behaviours in response to mpox.