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- Male sex workers (MSW) in India face a higher risk for HIV and STIs but tend to avoid seeking health care services frequently.
- A study in Chennai found that MSW had an average of 12.2 condomless anal sex acts in the last month, but only 48% had accessed health care services in the previous 3 months.
- Those who did access health care were more likely to get tested for HIV/STIs and receive routine HIV testing, suggesting that future prevention efforts should focus on improving health care access and addressing barriers for MSW.
Article Abstract
In India, male sex workers (MSW) are among the most vulnerable populations at higher risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and may seek health care services less frequently. A community-based sample of 100 MSW in Chennai, India, completed a baseline assessment as part of a behavioral intervention to reduce the acquisition and transmission of HIV. MSW reported an average of 12.2 ( = 17.7) condomless anal sex acts with male clients in the past month, yet only 48% accessed health care services in the past 3 months. In a multivariable model adjusted for relevant covariates, MSW who accessed health care services in the past 3 months were more likely to be tested for HIV/STIs and report routine HIV testing over the past 12 months. Future HIV prevention efforts among MSW in India should incorporate referrals for accessing general health care services and identify specific barriers to health care engagement among this group.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1521/aeap.2022.34.4.291 | DOI Listing |
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