Factors associated with sexual violence against men who have sex with men and transgendered individuals in Karnataka, India.

摘要: OBJECTIVES: There is a lack of information on sexual violence (SV) among men who have sex with and transgendered individuals (MSM-T) in southern India. As SV has been associated HIV vulnerability, this study examined health related behaviours practices MSM-T. DESIGN: Data were from cross-sectional surveys four districts Karnataka, METHODS: Multivariable logistic regression models constructed to examine factors SV. negative binomial the association between physician visits RESULTS: A total 543 MSM-T included study. Prevalence was 18% past year. prevalence those reporting 20%, compared 12% not (p = .104). In multivariable models, workers, more likely report anal 5+ casual partners week (AOR: 4.1; 95%CI: 1.2-14.3, p .029). Increased reported only for involved work (ARR: 1.7; 1.1-2.7, .012). CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate high levels populations, highlighting importance integrating interventions reduce as part prevention programs services. Language: en