Patterns and risk factors of inconsistent condom use among men who have sex with men in Viet Nam: Results from an Internet-based cross-sectional survey

Survey data from men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asian cities indicate drastic increases in HIV prevalence. It is unknown which factors are most important in driving these epidemics. The objective of this study was to identify patterns of condom use among MSM Internet users living in Viet Nam, as...

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Published in:Global public health 2014-11, Vol.9 (10), p.1225-1238
Main Authors: García, Macarena C., Duong, Quyen L., Mercer, Licelot C. Eralte, Meyer, Samantha B., Koppenhaver, Todd, Ward, Paul R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Age Distribution
Alcohol Drinking - adverse effects
Bisexuality - statistics & numerical data
condom use
Condoms
Condoms - utilization
Cross-Sectional Studies
Epidemics
Gays & lesbians
HIV
HIV Infections - prevention & control
HIV Infections - transmission
Homosexuality, Male - statistics & numerical data
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Internet
Logistic Models
Male
MSM
Risk Factors
Self Report
Sex Workers - statistics & numerical data
Sexual behavior
Sexual Partners
Substance Abuse, Intravenous - complications
Surveys and Questionnaires
unprotected anal intercourse
Viet Nam
Vietnam
Young Adult
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Summary:Survey data from men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asian cities indicate drastic increases in HIV prevalence. It is unknown which factors are most important in driving these epidemics. The objective of this study was to identify patterns of condom use among MSM Internet users living in Viet Nam, as well as risk factors associated with inconsistent condom use and non-condom use. A national Internet-based survey of sexual behaviours was administered in 2011. Results showed that 44.9% of MSM reported not using a condom during their last anal sex encounter with a male partner. MSM were less likely to report condom use during anal sex with long-term partners than with casual partners. Twenty-three and a half per cent of MSM surveyed had ever taken an HIV test and received the results. Study findings highlight the urgent need for targeted strategies focused on increasing the rate of consistent condom use during anal sex with male partners among MSM in Viet Nam.
ISSN:1744-1692
1744-1706
DOI:10.1080/17441692.2014.948481