Modelling HIV superinfection among men who have sex with men by Xiaodan Sun, Yanni Xiao, Zhihang Peng

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Psychometric Properties of the Fear of Monkeypox Scale among Men Who Have Sex with Men by Chung-Ying Lin, Amir H. Pakpour, Mark D. Griffiths, Chien-Wen Lin, Cheng-Fang Yen

“…Objectives: An outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) appeared suddenly and rapidly spread worldwide during 2022. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at a high risk of contracting Mpox compared to other cohorts. …”
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Impact of HIV on HPV-related cancers in men who have sex with men: a review by Zixuan Zhang, Zixuan Zhang, Yuying Xing, Yuying Xing, Tingdan Gong, Wanlin Li, Siwei Zhang, Lanlan Wei

“…Co-infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) significantly increases the incidence of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related cancers among men who have sex with men (MSM). Conversely, HPV infection can also influence HIV acquisition rates. …”
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Brain function abnormalities and inflammation in HIV-positive men who have sex with men with depressive disorders by Yang Zhang, Yang Zhang, Yihui He, Yihui He, Yuan Fang, Yuan Fang, Miaotian Cai, Guangqiang Sun, Guangqiang Sun, Rui Wang, Rui Wang, Jiaxin Zhen, Jiaxin Zhen, Yulin Zhang, Zhen Li, Zhen Li, Yundong Ma, Yundong Ma, Tong Zhang, Tong Zhang

“…However, there is currently a lack of investigation into the neurological, inflammatory, endocrine, and immune aspects of HIV-associated depressive disorders (HADD).MethodsThe study involved 33 HIV-positive men who have sex with men with depressive disorders (HADD group) and 47 without neuropsychiatric disorders (HIV control group). …”
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Suspected Mpox Symptoms and Testing in Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: Cross-Sectional Study by Kaitlyn Atkins, Thomas Carpino, Amrita Rao, Travis Sanchez, O Winslow Edwards, Marissa Hannah, Patrick S Sullivan, Yasmin P Ogale, Winston E Abara, Kevin P Delaney, Stefan D Baral

“… Abstract BackgroundThe 2022 mpox outbreak in the United States disproportionately affected gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Uptake of mpox testing may be related to symptomology, sociodemographic characteristics, and behavioral characteristics. …”
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Oncogenic human papillomavirus and anal microbiota in men who have sex with men and are living with HIV in Northern Taiwan. by Shu-Hsing Cheng, Yu-Chen Yang, Cheng-Pin Chen, Hui-Ting Hsieh, Yi-Chun Lin, Chien-Yu Cheng, Kuo-Sheng Liao, Fang-Yeh Chu, Yun-Ru Liu

“…Few studies have demonstrated the interplay between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), anal human papillomavirus (HPV), and anal microbiota, especially in persons living with HIV who are men who have sex with men. We, therefore, explored these interrelationships in a cohort of persons living with HIV, mainly comprising men who have sex with men. …”
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Predictors of HIV testing adherence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study by Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa, Raphael Augusto Gir de Carvalho, Daniel de Macêdo Rocha, Marcela Antonini, Milton Jorge de Carvalho Filho, Maria Wiklander, Elucir Gir, Renata Karina Reis

“…Abstract Men who have sex with men are a target group for HIV prevention and control. …”
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Factors associated with having a steady homosexual partner among men who have sex with men, based on internet recruitment by Peng Zhang, Weiyong Chen, Jing Li, Yun Fu, Fang Wang, Xing Wang, Zhongrong Yang

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Population Size Estimation of Men Who Have Sex With Men in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Google Trends Analysis by Carly M Malburg, Steve Gutreuter, Horacio Ruiseñor-Escudero, Abu Abdul-Quader, Wolfgang Hladik

“…ObjectiveThis study aimed to examine the utility of applying a recently proposed method using Google Trend (GT) internet search data to generate PSE (Google Trends Population Size Estimate [GTPSE]) for men who have sex with men (MSM) in 54 countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. …”
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Factors associated with retention and adherence on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in Kigali, Rwanda. by Sezi Mubezi, Samuel S Malamba, Gallican N Rwibasira, Jeanne Uwineza, Jean de Dieu Kayisinga, Eric Remera, Basile Ikuzo, Emah Ndengo, Nadege Umuhoza, Beata Sangwayire, Richard C N Mwesigwa, Caroline E Stamatakis, Manasseh G Wandera, Tom O Oluoch, Eugenie Kayirangwa

“…Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended as an HIV prevention measure for men who have sex with men (MSM). We assessed factors associated with PrEP retention and adherence among MSM in Kigali, Rwanda. …”
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Gym exercising patterns, lifestyle and high-risk sexual behaviour in men who have sex with men and in heterosexual men by N Davidovitch, Z Mor, K Parfionov, I Grotto

“…This study compares gym exercise and sexual risk behaviour between men who have sex with men (MSM) and heterosexual men. The research was based on the assumption that men who become muscular and physically attractive increase their number of sex partners and consequently their risk of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).Setting Five gyms in central Tel Aviv, Israel.Participants In 2012, a sample of 182 (48%) MSM and 197 (52%) heterosexual men who train in gyms completed anonymous questionnaires regarding their training, health and sexual behaviours.Outcomes Participants in this cross-sectional study who exercised more than the median number of anaerobic training hours were defined as performing intensive anaerobic training (IAT), and those who had performed more than one act of unprotected anal/vaginal intercourse in the preceding 6 months with a partner whose HIV status was unknown were defined as high risk.Results MSM showed a stronger desire to become muscular than heterosexual men, were more likely to perform IAT, and used protein powders or anabolic steroids. …”
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HIV-related stigma among young men who have sex with men in HIV care in Plateau State Nigeria by Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Tolulope O. Afolaranmi, Beth Chaplin, Ayuba I. Zoakah, Phyllis J. Kanki

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Factors associated with retention and adherence on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in Kigali, Rwanda by Sezi Mubezi, Samuel S. Malamba, Gallican N. Rwibasira, Jeanne Uwineza, Jean de Dieu Kayisinga, Eric Remera, Basile Ikuzo, Emah Ndengo, Nadege Umuhoza, Beata Sangwayire, Richard C. N. Mwesigwa, Caroline E. Stamatakis, Manasseh G. Wandera, Tom O. Oluoch, Eugenie Kayirangwa

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Racism, homophobia, and the sexual health of young Black men who have sex with men in the United States: A systematic review. by Sarah E Janek, Lisvel A Matos, Sandy Hatoum, Marta I Mulawa, Leila Ledbetter, Michael V Relf

“…Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (BMSM) experience the highest rates of HIV acquisition annually out of any population in the United States, and young BMSM (YBMSM) are heavily impacted by this inequity as they enter adulthood. …”
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Racism, homophobia, and the sexual health of young Black men who have sex with men in the United States: A systematic review by Sarah E. Janek, Lisvel A. Matos, Sandy Hatoum, Marta I. Mulawa, Leila Ledbetter, Michael V. Relf

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Rectal mucosal inflammation, microbiome, and wound healing in men who have sex with men who engage in receptive anal intercourse by Vanessa E. Van Doren, Cassie G. Ackerley, Robert A. Arthur, Phillip M. Murray, S. Abigail Smith, Yi-Juan Hu, Colleen F. Kelley

“…Here, we compared mucosal immune and microbiome responses to experimentally induced mucosal injury between men who have sex with men engaging in receptive anal intercourse (MSM-RAI) and men who do not engage in RAI (controls), all without HIV. …”
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Accessibility to, Acceptability of, and Adherence to HIV/AIDS Prevention Services by Men Who Have Sex with Men: Challenges Encountered at Facility Level by P. C. N. Otambo, A. Makokha, M. Karama, M. Mwangi

“…The prevalence of HIV/AIDS among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Nairobi has been reported to be 16.4% which is a public health concern. …”
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Engagement in HIV Medical Care and Technology Use among Stimulant-Using and Nonstimulant-Using Men who have Sex with Men by Keith J. Horvath, Adam W. Carrico, Jane Simoni, Edward W. Boyer, K. Rivet Amico, Andy E. Petroll

“…Aims of this study were to assess the associations between stimulant use and attitudes toward and engagement in HIV medical care and to examine technology use among stimulant-using and nonstimulant-using men who have sex with men (MSM). HIV-positive MSM (n=276; mean age = 42 years; 71% white, non-Hispanic; 43% with college degree) completed an online survey in 2009. …”
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Social Support, Spiritual Well-Being, and Quality of Life Among MSM and Transgender Women Living with HIV in Rural Thailand by Anongluk Vongtree, Natawan Khumsaen, Wimonpan Sungsakul, Supannee Peawnalaw, Panarat Chenchob, Tassamon Namwong

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Awareness of Sexual Partner’s HIV Status Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in China: Cross-Sec. tional Survey Study by Qian Ma, Tingting Jiang, Wanjun Chen, Shaoqiang Jiang, Jinlei Zheng, Hui Wang, Lin He

“… Abstract BackgroundMen who have sex with men (MSM) constitute a significant proportion of individuals living with human immunodeficiency virus. …”
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