Increase in Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men - Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 1999-2008

2011 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Milwaukee County ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Disclosure of newly diagnosed HIV infection and condom use at first sex after diagnosis: a study of young Black men who have sex with men

Sexual Health ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard A. Crosby ◽  
Leandro Mena ◽  
Trisha Arnold
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Condom Use ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Incidence Rates ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Southern Us ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Α Level

Background The first purpose of the present study was to determine whether young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) disclose their newly diagnosed HIV infection to a male or female partner, and to determine whether this disclosure is related to condom use; the second was to identify correlates of disclosing newly diagnosed HIV infection to male sex partners, including a measure of partner-related barriers to condom use. Methods: A sample of 125 HIV-infected YBMSM (age 15–29 years) provided cross-sectional data used for both study purposes. Recruitment occurred in a mid-size city in the southern US experiencing inordinately high prevalence and incidence rates of HIV among YBMSM. Significance was defined by an α level of <0.05. Results: Eighty-eight YBMSM (70.4%) indicated disclosing their newly diagnosed HIV status to the first male partner they had sex with after being diagnosed. Of these, nine (9.1%) reported that condoms were not used during ensuing sex with that partner. However, of the men not disclosing, 27.0% reported not using condoms for ensuing sex (P = 0.009). Similar findings were observed relative to sex with females (P = 0.057). Regarding the second study purpose, in addition to a protective effect of advancing age, men scoring at or above the median on a measure of partner-related barriers to condom use were 2.4-fold more likely to not disclose compared with men scoring below the median (P = 0.04). Conclusion: For YBMSM, a beneficial counselling objective relative to disclosing newly diagnosed HIV may be to help men resolve perceptions of partner-related barriers to condom use.

scholarly journals Impact of Depression and Anxiety on Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Men Who Have Sex with Men with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections in China

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 96-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jun Tao ◽  
Sten H. Vermund ◽  
Hongyan Lu ◽  
Yuhua Ruan ◽  
Bryan E. Shepherd ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Sex With Men

Identifying recently acquired HIV infections among newly diagnosed men who have sex with men attending STI clinics in The Netherlands

2014 ◽  
Vol 90 (5) ◽  
pp. 414-417 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jussi Sane ◽  
Titia Heijman ◽  
Boris Hogema ◽  
Maarten Koot ◽  
Maaike van Veen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Sex With Men

Leveraging Community Engagement: The Role of Community-Based Organizations in Reducing New HIV Infections Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-201
Author(s):  
Paul A. Burns ◽  
Michelle S. Williams ◽  
Leandro A. Mena ◽  
Marino A. Bruce ◽  
Melverta Bender ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Community Based Organizations ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals P3.129 Identifying Recently Acquired HIV Infections Among Newly Diagnosed Men Who Have Sex with Men in the Netherlands

2013 ◽  
Vol 89 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A188.1-A188
Author(s):  
J Sane ◽  
M Koot ◽  
T Heijman ◽  
B Hogema ◽  
M van Veen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
The Netherlands ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals HIV/STI co-infection among men who have sex with men in Spain

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (48) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Diaz ◽  
M L Junquera ◽  
V Esteban ◽  
B Martínez ◽  
I Pueyo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Time Factors ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Anal Intercourse ◽  
Hiv Prevalence ◽  
Considerable Proportion ◽  
Surveillance Systems ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
History Of ◽  
Sex With Men

In Spain, neither the HIV nor the STI national surveillance systems collect information on HIV/STI co-infection. However, there are two networks based on HIV/STI clinics which gather this data. We describe HIV prevalence in men who have sex with men (MSM) diagnosed with infectious syphilis and/or gonorrhoea in 15 STI clinics; and concurrent diagnoses of STI in MSM newly diagnosed with HIV in 19 HIV/STI clinics. In total, 572 MSM were diagnosed with infectious syphilis and 580 with gonorrhoea during 2005-2007. HIV prevalence among syphilis and gonorrhoea cases was 29.8% and 15.2% respectively. In the multivariate analysis, HIV/syphilis co-infection was associated with being Latin American; having a history of STI; reporting exclusively anal intercourse; and having sex with casual or several types of partners. HIV and gonorrhoea co-infection was associated with age older than 45 years; having no education or only primary education completed; and having a history of STI. In total, 1,462 HIV infections were newly diagnosed among MSM during 2003-2007. Of these, 31.0% were diagnosed with other STI at the same time. Factors associated with STI co-infection among new HIV cases in MSM were being Latin American; and having sex with casual partners or with both steady and casual partners. In Spain, a considerable proportion of MSM are co-infected with HIV and STI.

scholarly journals HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs and intention to adopt preexposure prophylaxis among black men who have sex with men in Los Angeles

2017 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 375-381 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald A Brooks ◽  
Vincent C Allen ◽  
Rotrease Regan ◽  
Matt G Mutchler ◽  
Ramon Cervantes-Tadeo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Los Angeles ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
The United States ◽  
Black Msm ◽  
Intention To Adopt ◽  
Preexposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Conspiracy Beliefs ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Aids

In the United States, black men who have sex with men (MSM) are the group most affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an important new HIV prevention strategy that may help reduce new HIV infections among black MSM. This analysis examined the association between HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs and intentions to adopt PrEP among 224 black MSM. The likelihood of adopting PrEP was assessed and more than half (60%) of the study population indicated a high intention to adopt PrEP. HIV/AIDS genocidal and treatment-related conspiracies were assessed using scales previously validated with black MSM. Almost two-thirds (63%) endorsed at least one of eight HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs presented. In multivariable analyses, black MSM who agreed with the genocidal or treatment-related conspiracy beliefs scales had a lower intention to adopt PrEP (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 0.73, 95% CI = 0.54, 0.99 and AOR = 0.36, 95% CI = 0.23, 0.55, respectively). Our findings indicate that preexisting HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs may deter some black MSM from adopting PrEP. We suggest strategies PrEP implementers may want to employ to address the influence that HIV/AIDS conspiracy beliefs may have on the adoption of PrEP among black MSM, a population disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS.

scholarly journals Recent HIV Infection among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Tijuana

2020 ◽  
Vol 54 ◽  
pp. 82
Author(s):  
Britt Skaathun ◽  
Heather A. Pines ◽  
Thomas L Patterson ◽  
Shirley J Semple ◽  
Jonathan Pekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Disease Transmission ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Genetic Distances ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Recent Infection ◽  
Transgender Persons ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Recent Hiv Infection

OBJECTIVE: To characterize recent HIV infections among newly diagnosed men who have sex with men and transgender women in Tijuana. METHODS: Limiting Antigen (LAg)-Avidity testing was performed to detect recent HIV infection within a cohort of newly-diagnosed men who have sex with men and transgender women in Tijuana. Logistic regression was used to determine characteristics associated with recent infection. A partial transmission network was inferred using HIV-1 pol sequences. Tamura-Nei 93 genetic distances were measured between all pairs of sequences, and the network was constructed by inferring putative transmission links (genetic distances ≤ 1.5%). We assessed whether recent infection was associated with clustering within the inferred network. RESULTS: Recent infection was detected in 11% (22/194) of newly-diagnosed participants. Out of the participants with sequence data, 60% (9/15) with recent infection clustered compared with 31% (43/139) with chronic infection. Two recent infections belonged to the same cluster. In adjusted analyses, recent infection was associated with years of residence in Tijuana (OR = 1.5; 95%CI 1.01–1.09), cocaine use (past month) (OR = 8.50; 95%CI 1.99–28.17), and ever experiencing sexual abuse (OR = 2.85; 95%CI 1.03–7.85). DISCUSSION: A total of 11% of men newly diagnosed with HIV who have sex with men and transgender women in Tijuana were recently infected. The general lack of clustering between participants with recent infection suggests continued onward HIV transmission rather than an outbreak within a particular cluster. DESCRIPTORS: HIV Infections, epidemiology. Sexual and Gender Minorities. Transgender Persons. Disease Transmission, Infectious.

scholarly journals Four years of surveillance of recent HIV infections at country level, France, mid 2003 – 2006: Experience and perspectives

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (36) ◽  
Author(s):  
C Semaille ◽  
F Cazein ◽  
J Pillonel ◽  
F Lot ◽  
S Le Vu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Transmission ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Risk Exposure ◽  
Voluntary Participation ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Recent Infection ◽  
Country Level ◽  
Prevention Messages ◽  
Sex With Men

New systems of surveillance to better monitor the dynamics of HIV are needed. A national surveillance of new HIV diagnoses which included the collection of dried serum spots (DSS) to identify recent infections (<6 months) using an EIA-RI assay was implemented in 2003 in France. The collection of DSS is based on the voluntary participation by both patients and microbiologists. Multivariate analysis was used to identify factors associated with recent infection (RI). Between July 2003 and December 2006, 14,155 cases newly diagnosed for HIV were reported. A minority of patients refused the collection of DSS (3.3%) and the rate of participation of laboratories was 80%. The test was performed for 10,855 newly diagnosed HIV cases, the overall proportion of RI was 23.1% (95% CI, 22.3%-23.9%). The proportion of RI was higher among men who have sex with men (MSM) (42.8%) than among heterosexuals (16.3%). Among heterosexuals, it varied by current nationality: 27% among French versus 8.4% among Africans. The risk of RI was greater for MSM (aOR=1.8), those of French nationality (aOR=3.9), those with high-economic status (aOR=1.2), those tested after a risk exposure (aOR=1.4), those tested for HIV three or more times during their lifetime (aOR=2.5). The risk of RI decreased with age. A nation-wide implementation of RI monitoring is feasible. The information on RI is very useful for renewing prevention messages, particularly among population in which HIV transmission is on going, such as MSM.

scholarly journals HIV infections and STI co-infections in men who have sex with men in Belgium: sustained increase in HIV diagnoses

2009 ◽  
Vol 14 (47) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Sasse ◽  
A Defraye
Keyword(s):  
Group Development ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Steady Increase ◽  
Newly Diagnosed ◽  
Unsafe Sex ◽  
Effective Prevention ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Behavioural Surveillance ◽  
Sex With Men

Belgium is currently experiencing an upward trend in the number of new HIV diagnoses characterised by a continuous increase in the number of cases among men who have sex with men (MSM). Based on surveillance data, in the past decade the yearly number of newly diagnosed HIV cases in MSM increased more than threefold, from 101 cases diagnosed in 1999 to 332 cases in 2008. During this period, the majority of new HIV infections in MSM were diagnosed among Belgians citizens (72%), followed by other European nationalities (13%). The increase in HIV diagnoses does not reflect an increase in HIV testing since the number of tests performed nationwide remained remarkably stable over time. The steady increase in the number of newly diagnosed HIV cases among MSM, and the high proportion of MSM among HIV-positive patients co-infected with other sexually transmitted infections (STI) (95.6% in 2008) indicate increases in unsafe sex practices in this group. Development of behavioural surveillance and more qualitative research on reasons for unsafe sex are needed in order to develop more effective prevention strategies.

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