THỰC TRẠNG NHIỄM HIV/AIDS VÀ MỘT SỐ YẾU TỐ LIÊN QUAN TRONG NHÓM NAM QUAN HỆ TÌNH DỤC ĐỒNG GIỚI TẠI TỈNH SÓC TRĂNG NĂM 2024

Abstract

Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic is showing a trend of shifting towards groups with high-risk behaviors, with men who have sex with men (MSM) being flagged as one of the primary at-risk groups for HIV in Vietnam today. Objective: To describe the current state of HIV infection among MSM in Soc Trang Province in 2024 and examine some related factors. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted on 300 MSM aged 16 and older residing in Soc Trang Province from July to October 2024. Results: The HIV infection rate among MSM in Soc Trang is 5%. The average age of first sexual intercourse is 16. Among the participants, 8% have engaged in group sexual activities, and 5.4% have engaged in sex work. Additionally, 36.6% received free condoms, 34.2% received free lubricants, 57.3% underwent HIV testing, and 36.6% received PrEP treatment. The study also found that factors such as occupation, access to free condoms, and ARV treatment were associated with HIV infection in MSM. Conclusion: Access to intervention programs for MSM in Soc Trang remains limited. There is a need to enhance harm-reduction programs to reduce HIV transmission among MSM.