Knowledge and awareness of acute human immunodeficiency virus infection among mobile app-using men who have sex with men: a missed public health opportunity

In a national online survey, we assessed awareness and knowledge of acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection manifestation among 1748 men who have sex with men (MSM). Only 39% of respondents were aware that acute HIV infection may be accompanied by symptoms. Education and increased access...

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Published in:Open forum infectious diseases 2015-01, Vol.2 (1), p.ofv016-ofv016
Main Authors: Siegler, Aaron J, Sanchez, Travis, Sineath, R Craig, Grey, Jeremy, Kahle, Erin, Sullivan, Patrick S
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Language:English
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Summary:In a national online survey, we assessed awareness and knowledge of acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection manifestation among 1748 men who have sex with men (MSM). Only 39% of respondents were aware that acute HIV infection may be accompanied by symptoms. Education and increased access to acute HIV testing may facilitate MSM to appropriately seek acute HIV testing.
ISSN:2328-8957
2328-8957
DOI:10.1093/ofid/ofv016