| Men who have sex with men and transgenders in Mumbai, India: an emerging risk group for STIs and HIV. | |
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PMID: 17179617 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Men who have sex with men and transgenders are an important risk group for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They have risky sexual behaviors but low risk perception. OBJECTIVES: To assess the sexual behavior, STIs, HIV and identify factors associated with HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgenders (TGs) in Mumbai. METHODS: Participants were enrolled from two clinics in Mumbai. They completed an interviewer-administered questionnaire and were evaluated for STIs and HIV infection. RESULTS: A total of 150 participants, 122 MSM and 28 TGs were evaluated; 17% of MSM and 68% of the TGs were HIV infected. HIV infection in MSM was associated with serological positivity for HSV2 IgG [adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 95% confidence interval (CI): 9.0 (2.2-36.9)], a positive Treponema pallidum hemagglutination assay (TPHA) [aOR (95% CI): 6.0 (1.5-24.0)], greater than five acts of receptive anal sex in the past six months [aOR (95% CI): 4.3 (1.2-15.0)] and per category increase in age (18-24 yrs, 25-29 yrs, > 30 yrs) [aOR (95% CI): 3.1 (1.3-7.1)] in multivariate analysis. Consistent condom use during receptive anal sex in the past six months was low (27%). Many MSM were married (22%) or had sex with females and may act as a 'bridge population'. HIV infection in TGs was associated with a positive TPHA [OR (95% CI): 9.8 (1.5-63.9)] and HSV 2 IgG [OR (95% CI): 6.7 (1.1-40.4)] in univariate analysis. CONCLUSION: Prior STIs were strongly associated with HIV infection in MSM and TGs. These groups should be the focus of intensive intervention programs aimed at STI screening and treatment, reduction of risky sexual behavior and promotion of HIV counseling and testing. |
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Authors:
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Maninder Singh Setia; Christina Lindan; H R Jerajani; Sameer Kumta; Maria Ekstrand; M Mathur; A Gogate; A R Kavi; V Anand; Jeffrey D Klausner |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology Volume: 72 ISSN: 0973-3922 ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Publication Date: 2006 Nov-Dec |
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Created Date: 2006-12-20 Completed Date: 2007-01-26 Revised Date: 2007-12-03 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7701852 Medline TA: Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol Country: India |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 425-31 Citation Subset: IM |
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McGill University, Montreal, Canada. |
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Adult Age Factors Bisexuality Condoms / utilization Cross-Sectional Studies HIV Infections / epidemiology, etiology* Homosexuality, Male / psychology*, statistics & numerical data Humans Incidence India Male Risk-Taking* Sexual Behavior* Sexually Transmitted Diseases / etiology* Transsexualism / complications*, psychology* |
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1 R25 MH64712/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; 1-D43-TW00003/TW/FIC NIH HHS; 5R01A146914-6//PHS HHS |
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