Abstract
We tested the applicability of syndemic theory to men who have sex with men (MSM) in Taiwan. Of 200 MSM (mean age = 27.1 years) surveyed, the majority (54%) experienced at least one syndemic burden due to problem drug use, intimate partner violence, or HIV stigma. In multivariable analysis, MSM with one or more syndemic burdens had greater than threefold higher odds of being HIV-positive. The impact of co-occurring psychosocial health conditions on HIV infection among MSM in Taiwan indicates the importance of identifying and engaging HIV-positive MSM in effective treatment, and implementing interventions more broadly to decrease syndemic burden.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 337-352 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2018 Oct 2 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Keywords
- Drug use
- HIV stigma
- Taiwan
- intimate partner violence
- men who have sex with men
- syndemics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Health(social science)
- Infectious Diseases
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