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- - HIV self-testing (HIVST) is found to increase testing frequency among men who have sex with men (MSM), but its effect on sexual risk behaviors remains uncertain.
- - A study in Hunan Province, China, involved 230 HIV-negative MSM, who were divided into two groups: one received standard HIV testing, while the other also received free HIV self-test kits for a year.
- - Results showed no significant changes in consistent condom use or the number of sexual partners between the two groups, indicating that providing free HIVST kits does not promote risky sexual behaviors and should be integrated into HIV prevention strategies for sexual minority men.
Article Abstract
HIV self-testing (HIVST) increases testing frequency among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, its impact on sexual risk behaviors is unclear. In a randomized controlled trial conducted in Hunan Province, China, HIV-negative MSM were randomized to receive one of two interventions for one year: (1) facility-based HIV testing, or (2) facility-based HIV testing augmented with free HIVST. From April to June 2018, 230 MSM were enrolled. They self-reported sexual behaviors every 3 months for 12 months. Among 216 MSM with follow-ups (intervention: 110; control: 106), adjusting for potential confounders in Generalized Estimating Equation models, there were no statistically significant differences in consistent condom use with male partners (regular/casual) or female partners, nor on number of male or female sexual partners. Provision of free HIVST kits does not increase risky sex and should be included in comprehensive HIV prevention packages, particularly for sexual minority men in China.
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