In:
PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science (PLoS), Vol. 19, No. 4 ( 2024-4-4), p. e0300988-
Abstract:
The present study examined the patterns of sex behaviors before and during COVID-19, and identified the factors associated with condomless anal intercourse during COVID-19 from individual, interpersonal, and contextual level among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Hong Kong. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among MSM in Hong Kong. A total of 463 MSM completed a cross-sectional telephone survey between March 2021 and January 2022. Results Among all participants, the mean number of regular sex partners, non-regular sex partners, and casual sex partners during the COVID-19 period were 1.24, 2.09, and 0.08 respectively. Among those who had sex with regular, non-regular, and casual sex partner during the COVID-19 period, respectively 52.4%, 31.8% and 46.7% reported condomless anal intercourse. Compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, participants reported significantly fewer number of regular and non-regular sex partners during the COVID-19 period. However, a higher level of condomless anal intercourse with all types of sex partners during the COVID-19 period was also observed. Adjusted for significant socio-demographic variables, results from logistic regression analyses revealed that perceived severity of COVID-19 (aOR = 0.72, 95% CI = 0.58, 0.88), COVID-19 risk reduction behaviors in general (aOR = 0.68, 95% CI = 0.48, 0.96), COVID-19 risk reduction behaviors during sex encounters (aOR = 0.45, 95% CI = 0.30, 0.66), condom negotiation (aOR = 0.61, 95% CI = 0.44, 0.86), and collective efficacy (aOR = 0.79, 95% CI = 0.64, 0.98) were protective factors of condomless anal intercourse with any type of sex partners during the COVID-19 period. Conclusion The COVID-19 control measures have caused a dramatic impact on the sexual behavior of MSM in Hong Kong. Interventions that promote condom use during the COVID-19 pandemic are still needed and such interventions could emphasize prevention of both COVID-19 and HIV.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1932-6203
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.t001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.t002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.t003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.t004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.s001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.s002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.r001
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.r002
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.r003
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.r004
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.r005
DOI:
10.1371/journal.pone.0300988.r006
Language:
English
Publisher:
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
Publication Date:
2024
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2267670-3
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