HIV Risk-Reduction Counseling and Testing on Behavior Change of MSM

摘要: HIV and AIDS incidence in China is high among men who have sex with (MSM) ours was one of few studies to evaluate the role risk reduction counseling testing. Respondent-driven sampling (RDS) used recruit 430 MSM. Participants were followed up at 6, 12 18 months behavioral changes after reduce behaviors. At baseline, prevalence 4.7%, whereas 5.2 per 100 person-years. The 3.8 during six months, 1.1 months. During study period, reported unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) significantly decreased from 60.9% 42.9%. proportion participants had or no partner increased 40.9% 48.0%. also found that some behaviors between baseline by a slight increase Reductions UAI can be achieved through testing, but may wane over time. Future programs should consider risk-reduction testing for interventions MSM China.