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The Syndemic Condition of Psychosocial Problems and HIV Risk Among Male Sex Workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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Biello, Katie B., Colby, Donn, Closson, Elizabeth, Mimiaga, Matthew J.·2014·AIDS and Behavior

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In Vietnam, the co-occurrence (i.e., "syndemic") of psychosocial factors (e.g., depression and substance use) may disproportionately burden male sex workers and increase their HIV risk. A comprehensive survey was conducted among 300 male sex workers in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in 2010. We performed logistic regression to examine the association between the syndemic variable-a count score of the number of five psychosocial conditions endorsed-and unprotected anal sex (UAS) in the past. One-third of participants reported any UAS, and 42 % reported ≥2 psychosocial health problems. In multivariable models, experiencing ≥4 psychosocial health problems was significantly associated with UAS. Every unit increase in number of psychosocial health problems was associated with a 25-30 % increase in odds of UAS. Understanding the syndemic condition and its association with HIV risk among male sex workers in Vietnam may lead to the development of more effective, comprehensive interventions.

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  • When b8 is positive and statistically significant in Eq. (4), the data are interpreted in the literature as demonstrating "interplay" between the psychosocial and structural problems.

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  1. [3]Nguyen AT Tran VH HIV/STI integrated biological and behavioral surveillance in Vietnam (IBBS), 2009 (round 2) 4th National Scientific Conference on HIV/AIDS 1–2 December Hanoi, Vietnam National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) and Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), Ministry of Health 2010

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Authors
Biello, K. B., Colby, D., Closson, E., & Mimiaga, M. J.
Affiliations
  • Harvard University (US)
  • Fenway Health (US)
Corresponding author
Biello, Katie B.
Venue
AIDS and Behavior
Published
2013-10-01
Volume
18
Issue
7
Pages
1264-1271
ISSN
  • 1090-7165 (ISSN-L)
  • 1573-3254
OpenAlex
W2069839126
Cited by
81
References
26
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FWCI
33.04
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
Locations
  • AIDS and Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed Central (acceptedVersion)
Funders
National Center for Research Resources (UL1RR025758)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Sociology and Political Science › Sex work and related issues
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Keywords
syndemic, psychosocial problems, HIV risk, male sex workers, unprotected anal intercourse, depression, substance use, Ho Chi Minh City
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Data Collection, Depression, Educational Status, Humans, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Male, Risk Factors, Vietnam, HIV Infections, Prevalence, Logistic Models, Homosexuality, Male, Substance-Related Disorders, Sex Workers

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