Examining HIV infection among male sex workers in Bangkok, Thailand: a comparison of participants recruited at entertainment and street venues.
HIV prevalence and associated factors were examined among male sex workers (MSWs, N = 414) in Bangkok, Thailand. Cross-sectional venue-day-time sampling was used to collect data in entertainment and street venues. Chi-square and logistic regression were used to identify HIV risk factors. HIV prevalence was 18.8% overall, but differences were found between MSW recruited in entertainment and street venues. Significant relationships were found between several demographic, behavioral, exposure to HIV prevention, and other characteristics, and recruitment location. In multivariate analyses, being sexually attracted to men was significantly associated with HIV infection among both groups of sex workers. In addition, among street-based sex workers, not having had sex with a woman in the past 3 months, having ever had a sexually transmitted disease symptom, and not having a friend to talk to about personal problems were significantly associated with HIV infection.
Toledo
Carlos A
CA
Division of HIV/AIDS Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. ctoledo@cdc.gov
Varangrat
Anchalee
A
Wimolsate
Wipas
W
Chemnasiri
Tareerat
T
Phanuphak
Praphan
P
Kalayil
Elizabeth J
EJ
McNicholl
Janet
J
Karuchit
Samart
S
Kengkarnrua
Kamolset
K
van Griensven
Frits
F
D000328:Adult; D016009:Chi-Square Distribution; D015897:Comorbidity; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D011477:Sex Work / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012747:Sexual Partners; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D013785:Thailand / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult