Publication: HIV Among Men Having Sex with Men In Kuala Lumpur From Integrated Bio-Behavioural Survey
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2019
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Kuala Lumpur: Institut Pengurusan Kesihatan
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Introduction: Men having sex with men (MSM) have been one of the key populations to HIV problem and the trend is increasing globally including Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur, number of positive HIV cases are attributable to MSM. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of HIV among MSM in Kuala Lumpur and the associated risk factors.
Methodology: It was a cross-sectional study where hundred men were recruited using the respondent driven sample (RDS) technique in Kuala Lumpur. Participants were interviewed face to face and were screened for HIV with a rapid test kit at the end of the session.
Results: The HIV prevalence among MSM were 22% and predominant among 20-29 years old. Majority of them were employed (86.4%) and all of them have completed at least secondary school (50%) and tertiary education (50%). 72.7% of the HIV positive participants have adequate knowledge on HIV based on scores of UNGASS questions.
Conclusion: HIV among MSM are relatively high among young age indicates an early onset of risk exposure. This vulnerable population should be targeted for focused intervention strategies and programmes to decrease the risk of HIV infections among the MSM.
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Men having sex with men, MSM, HIV