在阿格拉综合咨询和检测中心与男性发生性关系的男性中艾滋病毒和梅毒感染的流行率:与印度其他地区的研究比较

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T. Hussain, K. Kulshreshtha, V. Yadav
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摘要在印度,男男性行为者是一组长期被忽视的高危人群。污名化、歧视和将男性之间的性行为定为犯罪的法律破坏了获得艾滋病毒/艾滋病和其他医疗服务的机会。在这项研究中,我们确定了2009-2011年期间在阿格拉综合咨询与检测中心(ICTC)就诊的一组MSM中HIV和梅毒感染的血清流行率和风险因素。结果已与该国其他地区的结果进行了比较。在非政府组织Khushi注册的277名MSM参与了一个靶向干预(TI)项目,他们接受了艾滋病毒和性病研究实验室(VDRL)感染检测。记录了社会地理概况、风险因素、性身份、获得一般医疗保健的机会以及以前的艾滋病毒和/或性传播感染(STI)检测等。MSM中HIV和梅毒感染率分别为11.9%(33/277)和11.1%(31/277)。其中74%的人年龄在15-35岁之间 年,文盲,没有特定的工作。酒精、药物滥用和高风险行为很常见,因为他们更喜欢分组。70%的艾滋病毒阳性MSM,87%的性传播疾病患者未婚且有多个伴侣。一些MSM已婚并处于双性恋关系中,他们可能是男女之间的重要桥梁。这一群体中艾滋病毒和性传播疾病的高流行率强调了公共卫生干预措施的必要性,这些干预措施旨在减少危险行为、教育和咨询,以敦促他们在需要时寻求医疗保健建议。
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Prevalence of HIV and syphilis infections among men who have sex with men attending an integrated counseling and testing centre at Agra: Comparison with studies in other regions of India
Abstract Men who have sex with men (MSMs) are a group of high-risk individuals in India, who have remained neglected for a long time. Stigma, discrimination and laws criminalizing sex between men undermine access to HIV/AIDS and other health care services. In this study, we determined the seroprevalence and risk factors for HIV and syphilis infections among a group of MSMs attending an Integrated Counseling & Testing Centre (ICTC) at Agra during 2009–11. The results have been compared with those in other regions of the country. There were 277 MSMs registered with a nongovernmental organization (NGO), Khushi, involved in a Targeted Intervention (TI) project, who were tested for HIV and venereal disease research laboratory (VDRL) infections. Sociodemographic profile, risk factors, sexual identity, general health care access, and previous HIV and/or sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing, etc., were documented. The prevalence of HIV and syphilis infections among the MSMs are 11.9% (33/277) and 11.1% (31/277), respectively. There were 74% of them in the age group of 15–35 years, illiterate, and having no specific job. Alcohol, drug abuse, and high-risk behavior were common as they preferred to be in groups. There were 70% of HIV-positive MSMs, and 87% of those having sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) were unmarried and had multiple partners. Some of the MSMs were married and in bisexual relationships, and they might serve as an important bridge population between men and women. High prevalence of HIV and STDs in this group emphasizes the need for public health interventions aimed at reduction of risky behavior, education and counseling to urge them to seek health care advice when needed.
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