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Was conceptualised to identify attributes of non-tester MSMĪnd to understand the HIV testing behaviours in the MSMĬommunity. Would be essential for informing intervention to achieve 90%Ĭoverage of HIV diagnosis-the first “90” of the UNAIDS Patterns and their inter-relationship with associated factors MSM population, further understanding of their HIV testing behaviours is crucial. In light of the high HIV transmission potential in the One’s testing behaviour has yet to be explored. Shown to be associated with risk behaviours and attributed to Self-identified body image types were also Profiles between MSM seeking partners in virtual and physical channels. Hong Kong, our previous studies reported differential risk Studies have identified socioeconomic status, networking pattern and knowledge about HIVĪs factors associated with HIV testing habit. The characterisation of never-testersĬould facilitate the design of future intervention strategies “Never-testers” in the society are particularly vulnerable to HIV infection as has been reported More than 20% of the MSM in Hong Kong had never been A communitybased behavioural survey conducted in 2014 revealed that
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In Taiwan, China, and the United States were respectivelyĨ5, 26, and 65% in previous years. Reported cases in the year of 2016, whereas the estimates In Hong Kong, they accounted for over 60% of all newly Have sex with men (MSM) community disproportionately Worldwide, the HIV epidemic has affected the men who People on treatment attain viral load suppression. Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) in the promulgatedĩ0–90–90 target that is, 90% HIV-infected persons get diagnosed, 90% diagnosed patients receive treatment and 90% of
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The importance of identifying people living with HIV was highlighted by the Joint United Nations Should be treated early for ensuring achievement of positive treatment outcome and the prevention of secondary On the other hand, HIV-infected individuals Infection, as recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Safer sex aside, persons tested negative inĬommunities at substantial risk of HIV transmi ssion, definedĪs an HIV incidence of over 3 per 100 person-years, couldīe targeted for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent On the knowledge of one’s latest HIV status, so that population virus burden can be minimised for controlling further Biomedical means of HIV prevention relies heavily HIV testing is critically important for controlling the epidemic. Stanley Ho Centre for Emerging Infectious Diseases, TheĬhinese University of Hong Kong, Postgraduate EducationĬentre, Prince of Wales Hospital, Room 205, Shatin, N.T., * Shui Shan Club School of Public Health and Primary Care, TheĬhinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong Provision are needed to increase coverage of HIV testing. Interventions targeting sex networking venues and alternative means of testing Overall, socioeconomic status played an important role Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was observed among testers. Testing habit also varied with the profile of body image typeĪnd preferred type in sex networking. Testers often used Internet and frequented saunas for sex networking, compared with non-testers attending bars, massage centres and public toilets. Testers were generally older, betterĮducated, had a higher monthly income, and more likely HIV infection enrolled in a study in Hong Kong, 64% hadĮver been HIV-tested. Of 444 men who have sex with men without known Testing is important to inform future preventive interventions. © Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, part of Springer Nature 2017Ībstract HIV testing is the gateway to biomedical means Predictors of HIV Testing and Their Influence on PrEPĪcceptance in Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Cross‑Sectional