Factors associated with HIV testing among young men who have sex with men in Myanmar: a cross-sectional study

摘要: Introduction In Myanmar, men who have sex with (MSM) experience high risk of HIV infection. However, access to testing and prevention services remains a challenge among this marginalized population. The objective study was estimate population prevalence correlates prior young MSM (YMSM) informs the development intervention programmes that respond specific needs population. Methods Five hundred eighty-five YMSM aged 18 24 years were recruited using respondent-driven sampling (RDS) in cross-sectional survey conducted six townships Myanmar. RDS-adjusted estimates calculated testing; RDS-weighted logistic regression used examine past 6 months lifetime. Results There 12 participants reported receiving HIV-positive test; those, five tested 6 months. lifetime (any prior) 60.6% (95% CI: 53.3% 66.4%) recent (≤ 6 months) 50.1% 44.1% 55.5%). In multivariable analysis, sexual identity associated but not testing. Lifetime having three or more male partners 12 months (adjusted ORs (aORs) = 2.28, 95% CIs: 1.21 4.32 2.69, 1.59 4.56), good HIV-related knowledge (aORs = 1.96, 1.11 3.44 1.77, 1.08 2.89), reporting self-efficacy (aORs = 13.5, 6.0 30.1 9.81, 4.27 22.6) use non-HIV health-related (aORs = 13.2, 6.85 25.6 7.15, 4.08 12.5) respectively. Conclusions HIV coverage old Myanmar is still suboptimal. Integrated existing health service provision systems tailored information education targeting improve may help promote regular behaviour contribute sustainable control epidemic