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HIV Vaccine Preparedness among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Taiwan: Sociocultural and Behavioral Factors.
- Source :
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Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care [J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care] 2019 Jan-Dec; Vol. 18, pp. 2325958219832285. - Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- In Taiwan, men who have sex with men (MSM) are at disproportionate risk of HIV infection. We examined awareness and acceptability of future HIV vaccines. From July to August 2014, we conducted a cross-sectional survey with MSM recruited through community-based organizations (CBOs) in 2 cities. Among 200 participants (mean age, 27.6 years), half reported multiple partners and one-third condomless anal sex (past 3 months); 12% were HIV-positive. Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) use was reported by 42.7%. Over two-thirds (69.0%) were aware of HIV vaccine research, but less than half (43.8%) would accept an HIV vaccine if available. In multivariable analysis, higher educational attainment, >5 sex partners, and TCM use were positively associated with HIV vaccine awareness. Culturally informed HIV vaccine preparedness in Taiwan may be supported by a complementary approach to TCM and HIV prevention technologies, tailoring information for MSM with lower education and targeting those at high risk through gay-identified CBOs.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Cross-Sectional Studies
Homosexuality, Male statistics & numerical data
Humans
Male
Medicine, Chinese Traditional statistics & numerical data
Risk Factors
Risk-Taking
Sexual Behavior statistics & numerical data
Sexual Partners
Taiwan
Young Adult
AIDS Vaccines administration & dosage
HIV Infections prevention & control
HIV Infections psychology
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Homosexuality, Male psychology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2325-9582
- Volume :
- 18
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 30907256
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/2325958219832285