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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China |
Author: | Wu, Y. Yang, H. Wang, J. Yao, H. Zhao, X. Chen, J. Ding, X. Zhang, H. Bi, P. Sun, Y. |
Citation: | International Journal of STD and AIDS, 2015; 26(7):496-503 |
Publisher: | Sage Publications |
Issue Date: | 2015 |
ISSN: | 0956-4624 1758-1052 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Yi-Le Wu, Hui-Yun Yang, Jun Wang, Hui Yao, Xue Zhao, Jian Chen, Xiu-Xiu Ding, Hong-Bo Zhang, Peng Bi, Ye-Huan Sun |
Abstract: | The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Anhui, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. A total of 184 HIV-positive MSM gave informed consent and completed the interview. Correlates of suicidal ideation were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Fifty-seven (31%) of HIV-positive MSM had suicidal ideations within six months before the interview. Multivariable analyses showed that learning of their HIV status in the past 12 months (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.4, 95% CI = 1.6-7.3), perceived HIV stigma (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.1-5.2), depression symptoms (AOR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.1-5.9) and anxiety symptoms (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI = 1.2-6.1) were significantly associated with the suicidal ideation among HIV-positive MSM. The results indicated that suicidal ideation was common among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. There is an urgent need to establish psychological counselling services among HIV-positive MSM in China. Targeting of these potential risk factors could be an effective approach to reduce the suicide risk among this high-risk subgroup by the implementation of early intervention measurements. |
Keywords: | Men who have sex with men; suicidal ideation; depression; anxiety; HIV; AIDS |
Rights: | © The Author(s) 2014 |
DOI: | 10.1177/0956462414544722 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956462414544722 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 2 Public Health publications |
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