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Hidden and Mobile: A Web-based Study of Migration Patterns of Men Who Have Sex With Men in China
Conclusions. Preferential MSM migration may influence MSM population sizes in both originating and destination provinces, particularly for provinces with uneven inflow and outflow. MSM migration from southwestern China, which has the highest HIV prevalence in this population, to coastal cities with lower prevalence may have implications for the spread of the HIV epidemic as well as HIV care services.
Source: Clinical Infectious Diseases - May 16, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Mi, G., Ma, B., Kleinman, N., Li, Z., Fuller, S., Bulterys, M., Hladik, W., Wu, Z. Tags: HIV/AIDS Source Type: research

Differences in risk behaviours, HIV/STI testing and HIV/STI prevalence between men who have sex with men and men who have sex with both men and women in China
We examined differences in risk behaviours, HIV/STI testing, self-reported HIV/STI diagnoses, and linkage to HIV care between MSM and MSMW across China. Participants were recruited through three MSM-focused websites in China. An online survey containing items on socio-demographics, risk behaviours, testing history, self-reported HIV/STI diagnosis, and linkage to and retention in HIV care was completed from September to October 2014. Chi square tests and logistic regression analyses were conducted. MSMW were less likely to use a condom during last anal sex (p ≤ 0.01) and more likely to engage in group sex (p ≤ 0.01) a...
Source: International Journal of STD and AIDS - August 24, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Davis, A., Best, J., Luo, J., Van Der Pol, B., Dodge, B., Meyerson, B., Aalsma, M., Wei, C., Tucker, J. D., Social Entrepreneurship for Sexual Health Research Group Tags: Original research articles Source Type: research

High hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam and associated risk factors: 2010 Vietnam Integrated Behavioural and Biologic Cross-Sectional Survey
Conclusions HCV infection in Vietnam appears to be high among MSM, particularly among HIV-infected MSM, with a north–south gradient. Given overlapping risk behaviours and associations between HCV and HIV, integrating HIV and HCV programme services to prevent both HIV and HCV transmission among MSM is indicated.
Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - October 18, 2016 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Nadol, P., O'Connor, S., Duong, H., Mixson-Hayden, T., Tram, T. H., Xia, G.-L., Kaldor, J., Law, M., Nguyen, T. Tags: Liver disease, Drugs: infectious diseases, Hepatitis and other GI infections, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis (sexual health), HIV / AIDS, HIV infections Epidemiology Source Type: research

An end to lifetime blood donation ban in Israel for MSM would be a major step toward a science-based policy that reduces stigma
AbstractIn recent years, countries around the world have revised their blood donation policies regarding gay and bisexual men, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The United States lifted the lifetime ban on MSM from donating blood in 2015, replacing it with a 1 year deferral policy allowing MSM to donate if they abstain from sex for 12  months. Other countries followed suit, while Italy and Spain have implemented deferral policies based on individual risk assessments regardless of sexual orientation. If Israel were to adopt a one year deferral policy for MSM, as recommended by Drs. Ginsberg et al. in this issue, t...
Source: Israel Journal of Health Policy Research - March 23, 2017 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research

Amphetamine-Type-Stimulants (ATS) Use and Homosexuality-Related Enacted Stigma Are Associated With Depression Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Two Major Cities in Vietnam in 2014.
CONCLUSIONS: We found a moderate prevalence of depression among sampled MSM, which was associated with ATS use and enacted homosexuality-related stigma. We recommend integrating assessment and interventions regarding depression and methamphetamine use into gay-friendly, culturally adapted holistic HIV prevention for MSM in Vietnam. PMID: 28436758 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Substance Use and Misuse - April 25, 2017 Category: Addiction Tags: Subst Use Misuse Source Type: research

Estimating the Size of the MSM Population in Metro Vancouver, Canada, Using Multiple Methods and Diverse Data Sources
AbstractMen who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV globally, regionally in Canada, and locally in Vancouver. Lack of reliable population size estimates of MSM impedes effective implementation of health care services and limits our understanding of the HIV epidemic. We estimated the population size of MSM residing in Metro Vancouver drawing on four data sources: the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a cross-sectional bio-behavioural MSM survey, HIV testing services data from sexually transmitted infection (STI) clinics serving MSM, and online social networking site Facebook. Estimates were...
Source: Journal of Urban Health - June 19, 2017 Category: Health Management Source Type: research

Poppers use and Sexual Partner Concurrency Increase the HIV Incidence of MSM: a 24-month Prospective Cohort Survey in Shenyang, China.
In conclusion, the use of poppers, high-risk-sexual behaviors and syphilis infection significantly increase the HIV incidence among Shenyang MSM. It is essential for policy makers to add poppers to the official controlled illicit drug list to reduce HIV transmission among the MSM community. A comprehensive strategy should also be implemented to control both their high-risk-sexual behaviors and risk of syphilis infection, since these may represent novel ways to prevent new HIV infections in these MSM. PMID: 29311552 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Anal Sci - January 8, 2018 Category: Chemistry Authors: Chu ZX, Xu JJ, Zhang YH, Zhang J, Hu QH, Yun K, Wang HY, Jiang YJ, Geng WQ, Shang H Tags: Sci Rep Source Type: research

Estimating national rates of HIV infection among MSM, persons who inject drugs, and heterosexuals in the United States
Conclusions: The estimated HIV diagnosis and HIV infection rates decreased for several transmission categories, and also race/ethnicity and age subgroups. MSM continue to be disproportionately affected. Disparities remain and have widened for some groups. Efforts are needed to strengthen prevention, care, and supportive services for all persons with HIV infection.
Source: AIDS - March 5, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Epidemiology and Social Source Type: research

Strategies to improve access for MSM in low-income and middle-income countries
Purpose of review HIV prevention and treatment interventions for MSM are not well studied or reported from low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC) in comparison to those targeting gender-conforming populations. Some evidence-based strategies to engage MSM in appropriate healthcare have recently reported on their experiences and impact. Novel recruitment strategies have been developed for treatment and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for MSM, leveraging new community engagement strategies and social media technologies. Recent findings Despite publication of several new guidelines, there is little recent evidence a...
Source: Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS - August 5, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: CONCENTRATED EPIDEMICS: Edited by Sheena McCormack, Rachel Baggaley and Kevin M. DeCock Source Type: research

MCM2, MCM4, and MCM6 in Breast Cancer: Clinical Utility in Diagnosis and Prognosis.
This study has four aims: 1) to examine whether Minichromosome Maintenance (MCM)2, MCM4, and MCM6 can be used as markers to differentiate between luminal A and luminal B subtypes; 2) to study whether MCM2, MCM4, and MCM6 are highly expressed in triple-negative breast cancer, as there is an urgent need to search for surrogate markers in this aggressive subtype, for drug development purposes; 3) to compare the prognostic values of these markers in predicting relapse-free survival; and 4) to compare the three approaches used for scoring the protein expression of these markers by immunohistochemistry (IHC). MCM2, MCM4, MCM6, a...
Source: Neoplasia - August 29, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Issac MSM, Yousef E, Tahir MR, Gaboury LA Tags: Neoplasia Source Type: research

Addressing Minority Stress and Mental Health among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in China
AbstractPurpose of ReviewMen who have sex with men (MSM) in China experience elevated risks of mental health issues in comparison to the general population in China, which contribute to vulnerability to HIV/STI risks and can comprise the effectiveness of HIV prevention efforts. A conceptual framework for understanding this mental health disparity is minority stress theory, which posits that experiences of external prejudice events (i.e., distal stressors) and internal stress processes such as internalized homophobia and concealment (i.e., proximal stressors) contribute to sexual minorities ’ elevated risk of psychologica...
Source: Current HIV/AIDS Reports - January 15, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Projecting the impact of equity-based preexposure prophylaxis implementation on racial disparities in HIV incidence among MSM
Conclusion: Significant increases in PrEP use are needed among Black/African American MSM to reduce racial disparities in HIV incidence. PrEP expansion must be coupled with structural interventions to address vulnerability to HIV infection among Black/African American MSM.
Source: AIDS - July 30, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SOCIAL Source Type: research

Understanding disparities in viral suppression among Black MSM living with HIV in Atlanta Georgia
CONCLUSIONS: Relative to white MSM, Black MSM living with HIV in Atlanta were less likely to be virally suppressed. This disparity was explained by several factors, many of which should be targeted for structural, policy and individual-level interventions to reduce racial disparities.PMID:33821554 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.25689
Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - April 6, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Patrick S Sullivan Justin Knox Jeb Jones Jennifer Taussig Mariah Valentine Graves Greg Millett Nicole Luisi Eric Hall Travis H Sanchez Carlos Del Rio Colleen Kelley Eli S Rosenberg Jodie L Guest Source Type: research

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