作者: Valéria Freire Gonçalves , Ligia Regina Franco Sansigolo Kerr , Rosa Salani Mota , Raimunda Hermelinda Maia Macena , Rosa Lívia de Almeida
DOI: 10.1590/0102-311X00049015
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摘要: This study aimed to identify incentives and barriers HIV testing in men who have sex with (MSM). was a cross-sectional of MSM had lived at least three months greater metropolitan Fortaleza, Ceara State, Brazil, 2010. The recruited 391 ≥ 18 years age reported sexual relations the previous six months, using Respondent Driven Sampling. Personal network socio-demographic data were collected offered, analyzed RDSAT 6.0 Stata 11.0. majority young (40.3%), 5 11 schooling (57.3%), single (85.1%), low income (37.6%), 58.1% tested for some time life. Incentive test: certainty not being infected (34.1%) exposure national campaign Fique Sabendo [Know your Status] (34%). Barriers: trust partner(s) (21%) fear discrimination if positive (20.3%). Policies should be developed ensure test confidentiality communication campaigns focusing on information gaps encouragement testing.