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Thanh Nguyen HT, Nguyen LT, Thanh Hoang HT, Bui DH, Thu Phan HT, Van Khuu N, Hong Ngo HT, Dang DA, Mirzazadeh A, McFarland W, Pham TH. Increase in human immunodeficiency virus and syphilis prevalence and incidence among men who have sex with men, vietnam 2015 - 2020. Int J STD AIDS 2024; 35:197-205. [PMID: 37967472 DOI: 10.1177/09564624231214583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We assessed trends in HIV and syphilis prevalence, HIV incidence, related risk factors, and preventive behaviors among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Vietnam from 2015 to 2020. METHODS Data originated from the HIV Sentinel Surveillance Plus system, which sampled MSM at venues and hotspots in seven of Vietnam's 63 provinces in 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020 (N = 1100-1445 per year; ∼150-300 per province per year). RESULTS HIV prevalence estimates increased from 6.6% (95% CI 4.5-9.6) in 2015 to 13.8% (95% CI 10.5-18.2, p = .001 for trend) in 2020 overall, and separately in An Giang, Can Tho, Hai Phong, and Khanh Hoa provinces but not in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, or Kien Giang. Syphilis prevalence increased from 2.7% (95% CI 1.4-5.1) in 2015 to 12.6% (95% CI 8.7-18.0) in 2020 overall (p < .001 for trend), and separately in An Giang, Can Tho, and Hai Phong provinces but not in Ho Chi Minh City or Kien Giang. We calculated time-at-risk from first anal sex to first HIV-positive or last HIV-negative test to estimate HIV incidence. Estimated HIV incidence suggested increasing rates of seroconversion from 1.36 per 100 person-years experienced by participants in 2015 to 2.61 per 100 person-years among participants in 2020 (hazard ratio per year 1.13, 95% CI 1.08-1.18, p < .001). There was a statistically significant increase in HIV testing, STI testing, and receipt of free condoms over the period (p < .05 for trend), and a statistically significant decrease in amphetamine use (p = .043 for trend). CONCLUSIONS Despite prevention efforts and improvements in some risk indicators, consecutive cross-sectional sampling results provide evidence of increasing incidence of HIV and syphilis among MSM in Vietnam, especially outside the major cities. Aggressive HIV prevention and treatment services can be expanded while conducting deeper investigations into the causes of these increases.
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- Division of Global HIV and Tuberculosis, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control, Ministry of Heath, Vietnam
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, USA
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ma W, Chen Z, Niu S. Advances and challenges in sexually transmitted infections prevention among men who have sex with men in Asia. Curr Opin Infect Dis 2023; 36:26-34. [PMID: 36480294 PMCID: PMC9794152 DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000000892] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This review summarizes recently published research on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asia, covering four main areas: prevalence and consequences of STIs/STDs, factors associated with STI risk, strategies and measures of STI prevention, challenges in the prevention of SITs. RECENT FINDINGS Studies show that STIs among Asian MSM are still prevalent, with the prevalence of STIs varying slightly from country to country. In addition to the number of sexual partners, frequency of condom use, high-risk sexual behaviors, the influence of Confucianism, law, and COVID-19 are also related to STI risk. Social stigma, weak health systems, lack of funding and policy support are the current challenges for STIs prevention. SUMMARY In the future, new media technologies are encouraged to be used to enhance education and reduce stigma and discrimination against MSM and STIs. Expanding STI screening, strengthening STI knowledge propaganda and education among MSM population, and providing necessary counseling and medical services are main strategies in STI prevention. It is also important to strengthen STI awareness and policy support at the national level.
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- Wei Ma
- Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong, PR China
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Tuan LA, Prem K, Pham QD, Toh ZQ, Tran HP, Nguyen PD, Mai CTN, Ly LTK, Cao V, Le-Ha TD, Tuan NA, Jit M, Bright K, Brisson M, Nguyen TV, Garland S, Anh DD, Trang NV, Mulholland K. Anal human papillomavirus prevalence and risk factors among men who have sex with men in Vietnam. Int J Infect Dis 2021; 112:136-143. [PMID: 34517047 PMCID: PMC8627386 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2021.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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HPV infection in men having sex with men (MSM) was studied in two cities of Vietnam Prevalence of any HPV and HPV16/18 among MSM was 32.3% and 11.0%, respectively High-risk HPV infections in MSM were associated with risky sexual behaviours A targeted HPV vaccination strategy would be beneficial for MSM in Vietnam
Objectives Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at risk of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related cancers, while published data are scarce. This study determined HPV prevalence and risk factors in MSM in Vietnam to inform HPV prevention strategies in this key population. Methods A cross-sectional study of 799 MSM aged 16-50 years was conducted in Vietnam in 2017-2018. Information was collected on risk behaviours, and knowledge of HPV and anal cancer; rectal swabs were taken to detect anal HPV infection. An in-house polymerase chain reaction and Genoflow HPV array test kit were used for HPV detection and genotyping. Results The median age of the study participants was 25 years (range 18-52). Overall prevalence of any HPV and HPV16/18 infection was 32.3% and 11.0%, respectively. A higher prevalence of high-risk HPV infection to all 14 types tested was found in Ho Chi Minh City (30.9%) than in Hanoi (18.4%). High-risk HPV infection was associated with inconsistent condom use and history of engaging in sex under the influence of drugs (adjusted odds ratio (aOR), 2.27; 95% CI, 1.48-10.67), as well as having multiple sexual partners (aOR, 1.01; 95% CI, 1.00–1.02). Conclusions High-risk anal HPV infections in Vietnamese MSM were significantly associated with risky sexual behaviours. A targeted HPV vaccination strategy would have substantial benefit for MSM in Vietnam.
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- Le Anh Tuan
- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK.
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- Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, VIC, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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- Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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- Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; School of Public Health, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, SAR, China; Public Health England, Modelling and Economics Unit, London, UK.
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, VIC, Australia.
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- Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec, Université Laval, Québec, QC, Canada; Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Université Laval, Québec, Canada.
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- Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
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- Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, VIC, Australia; Centre for Women's Infectious Diseases, The Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Melbourne, Australia.
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- National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, Hanoi, Vietnam.
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, UK; Infection and Immunity, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, VIC, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
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