Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study

• Published in: BMC public health 2025-01, Vol.25 (1), p.154-10, Article 154
• Main Authors: Sousa, Laelson Rochelle Milanês, de Carvalho, Raphael Augusto Gir, de Macêdo Rocha, Daniel, Antonini, Marcela, de Carvalho Filho, Milton Jorge, Wiklander, Maria, Gir, Elucir, Reis, Renata Karina
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Analysis; Brazil; Cross-Sectional Studies; Health aspects; HIV infection; HIV infections; HIV Infections - diagnosis; HIV Infections - prevention & control; HIV Testing; HIV Testing - statistics & numerical data; Homosexuality, Male - psychology; Homosexuality, Male - statistics & numerical data; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; MSM (Men who have sex with men); Patient Compliance - statistics & numerical data; Prevention; Primary prevention; Psychological aspects; Risk factors; Sexual and gender minorities; Sexually transmitted diseases; Social aspects; Stigma (Social psychology); Young Adult
• ISSN: 1471-2458; 1471-2458
• DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-21018-2

Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. HIV testing is part of a broader combination prevention strategy. This study aimed to analyze the predictors for adherence to HIV infection testing among Brazilian men who have sex with men. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 1438 participants, online selected for convenience in all regions of Brazil. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify independent predictors of HIV testing in the study population. Adherence to the HIV test was high (80.1%). Had condomless anal intercourse in the last 12 months (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR]: 1,659; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]:1,12 - 2,43; p = 0,010), knew one place to seek HIV testing (AOR 6,158 [IC95%: 4,27 - 8,86]; p