title: Patterns and risk factors of inconsistent condom use among men who have sex with men in Viet Nam: Results from an Internet-based cross-sectional survey.
abstract: Survey data from men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asian cities indicate drastic increases in HIV prevalence. It is unknown which factors are most important in driving these epidemics. The objective of this study was to identify patterns of condom use among MSM Internet users living in Viet Nam, as well as risk factors associated with inconsistent condom use and non-condom use. A national Internet-based survey of sexual behaviours was administered in 2011. Results showed that 44.9% of MSM reported not using a condom during their last anal sex encounter with a male partner. MSM were less likely to report condom use during anal sex with long-term partners than with casual partners. Twenty-three and a half per cent of MSM surveyed had ever taken an HIV test and received the results. Study findings highlight the urgent need for targeted strategies focused on increasing the rate of consistent condom use during anal sex with male partners among MSM in Viet Nam.
authors.affiliation: a Discipline of Public Health , Flinders University , Adelaide , Australia.
authors.forename: Macarena C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: García
authors.forename: Quyen L
authors.initials: QL
authors.lastname: Duong
authors.forename: Licelot C Eralte
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Mercer
authors.forename: Samantha B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Meyer
authors.forename: Todd
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Koppenhaver
authors.forename: Paul R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D017677:Age Distribution; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors; D057566:Self Report; D060386:Sex Workers / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012747:Sexual Partners; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014744:Vietnam; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: MSM; Viet Nam; condom use; unprotected anal intercourse