2022
Does Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Reduce HIV Risk in Men Who Have Sex with Men?
Lin Y, Gao Y, Sun Y, Turner D, Zou H, Vermund S, Qian H. Does Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision Reduce HIV Risk in Men Who Have Sex with Men? Current HIV/AIDS Reports 2022, 19: 522-525. PMID: 36520379, DOI: 10.1007/s11904-022-00637-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVoluntary medical male circumcisionRandomized clinical trialsHIV riskMedical male circumcisionPurpose of ReviewToSubgroup of menHIV prevalenceClinical trialsAnal sexMale circumcisionPopulation-level impactAvailable evidenceMSMInsertive roleConflicting resultsMenSexRiskOriginal studyEfficacyInterventionEvidenceReviewToStrong evidencePrevalence
2018
Peer counselling versus standard‐of‐care on reducing high‐risk behaviours among newly diagnosed HIV‐positive men who have sex with men in Beijing, China: a randomized intervention study
Liu Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Liu H, Amico K, Simoni JM, Shepherd BE, Shao Y, Qian H. Peer counselling versus standard‐of‐care on reducing high‐risk behaviours among newly diagnosed HIV‐positive men who have sex with men in Beijing, China: a randomized intervention study. Journal Of The International AIDS Society 2018, 21: e25079. PMID: 29430845, PMCID: PMC5808102, DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk behaviorsIllicit drug useHIV-positive menAnal sexDrug useHIV diagnosisSOC participantsVaginal sexPeer counsellingCondomless vaginal sexInsertive anal sexCondomless anal sexTreat analysisHIV transmissionIntervention participantsClinic staffChinese MSMChinese menIntervention studiesLogistic regressionAlcohol useLower likelihoodSexIllicit drugsMen
2017
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status Differentially Associated With Genital and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men
Qian HZ, Hu Y, Carlucci JG, Yin L, Li X, Giuliano AR, Li D, Gao L, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status Differentially Associated With Genital and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2017, 44: 656-662. PMID: 28876311, PMCID: PMC5719885, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus statusAnal HPVHuman papillomavirus infectionOncogenic HPV typesGenital HPVHIV seropositivityPapillomavirus infectionHPV typesVirus statusAnal siteAnatomic sitesAnal sexAnal human papillomavirus (HPV) infectionInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyInconsistent condom useUninfected MSMHPV genotypingMiddle-income countriesHIV serostatusHuman papillomavirusChinese MSMHPVChinese menHIV testing and sexual risks among migrant men who have sex with men: findings from a large cross-sectional study in Beijing, China
Liu Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Liu H, Zhang C, Yin L, Shao Y, Qian HZ. HIV testing and sexual risks among migrant men who have sex with men: findings from a large cross-sectional study in Beijing, China. AIDS Care 2017, 30: 86-94. PMID: 28944685, PMCID: PMC6088860, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1381331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifetime male sexual partnersCondomless receptive anal sexHIV testingMigrant MSMHIV perceptionAnal sexHIV/syphilis infectionOlder ageLarge cross-sectional studyHIV/STI riskLikelihood of syphilisHIV/syphilisInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyMale sexual partnersSyphilis infectionHIV transmissionLocal MSMSTI riskChinese MSMLower oddsEpidemiological studiesSexual partnersRisk profileSubsequent Sexual Risks Among Men Who Have Sex with Men May Differ by Sex of First Partner and Age at Sexual Debut: A Cross-Sectional Study in Beijing, China
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Amico KR, Liu H, Yin L, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Zhang C, Vermund SH. Subsequent Sexual Risks Among Men Who Have Sex with Men May Differ by Sex of First Partner and Age at Sexual Debut: A Cross-Sectional Study in Beijing, China. AIDS And Behavior 2017, 21: 2913-2923. PMID: 28110474, PMCID: PMC5522364, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1677-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual debutSexual riskSyphilis riskAnal sexFirst sexLifetime female partnersLifetime male partnersHIV/syphilisInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyRecent vaginal sexHIV riskChinese MSMMSM riskSubsequent sexual riskVaginal sexMale partnersFemale partnersSexMenWomenRiskSyphilisAge
2016
Seeking Male Sexual Partners via Internet and Traditional Venues among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for HIV Risk Reduction Interventions
Liu Y, Wang J, Qian HZ, Liu H, Yin L, Lu H, Zhang C, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Seeking Male Sexual Partners via Internet and Traditional Venues among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for HIV Risk Reduction Interventions. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 20: 2222-2230. PMID: 27000143, PMCID: PMC7784627, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1371-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale sexual partnersChinese menSexual partnersHIV risk reduction interventionsCondomless receptive anal sexReceptive anal sexRisk reduction interventionsBehaviors of MSMCross-sectional surveyHigh-risk behaviorsHIV epidemicChinese MSMAnal sexReduction interventionsMSMSociodemographic predictorsLonger durationSexMenInterventionHigher incomeHIVTraditional venues
2014
A-101 New Evidence that Circumcision Might Protect MSM from HIV
Vermund S, Qian H, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Liu Y, Milam D, Spiegel H, Li D, Yin L. A-101 New Evidence that Circumcision Might Protect MSM from HIV. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2014, 67: 37. DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000456053.93927.60.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInsertive anal sexAnal sexUncircumcised menCircumcision statusMale circumcisionMultivariate logistic regression analysisOdds of HIVUnknown HIV statusHIV prevention strategiesCross-sectional studyInsertive anal intercourseLogistic regression analysisAnal sex rolesAdjusted riskHIV clinicSyphilis infectionHIV statusClinical trialsCircumcision ratesGenital examinationAnal intercourseLower oddsGenital examHIVPrevention strategiesAlcohol Use among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Epidemiological Survey and Meta‐Analysis
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Ruan Y, Yin L, Ma J, Dahiya K, Fan W, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Alcohol Use among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Epidemiological Survey and Meta‐Analysis. BioMed Research International 2014, 2014: 414381. PMID: 24711993, PMCID: PMC3966324, DOI: 10.1155/2014/414381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPooled prevalenceAlcohol useAnal sexChinese menLifetime male sex partnersSignificant public health concernInsertive anal sexMale sex partnersRisk reduction interventionsHIV/AIDS epidemicPublic health concernCurrent alcohol useChinese MSMAlcohol use prevalenceAlcohol consumptionEpidemiological surveySex partnersReduction interventionsMeta-AnalysisUse prevalenceHealth concernMale partnersMSMAIDS epidemicPrevalence
2013
Sex with Women Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: Prevalence and Sexual Practices
Tao J, Ruan Y, Yin L, Vermund SH, Shepherd BE, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Sex with Women Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: Prevalence and Sexual Practices. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2013, 27: 524-528. PMID: 23931683, PMCID: PMC3760059, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2013.0161.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPotential bridge populationPrevalence of HIVSubgroup of menPrevention intervention programsHIV prevention intervention programsSyphilis infectionEligible MSMHIV transmissionAlcohol drinkingAnal sexOlder ageLower educationInsertive roleWomenIntervention programsSexMenBisexual behaviorHIVSignificant differencesStrongest predictorBisexual orientationSexual practicesBridge populationInfectionPredictors of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Large Chinese City
Zhang L, Xiao Y, Lu R, Wu G, Ding X, Qian HZ, McFarland W, Ruan Y, Vermund SH, Shao Y. Predictors of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Large Chinese City. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2013, 40: 235-240. PMID: 23403605, PMCID: PMC3725775, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0b013e31827ca6b9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnxietyAsian PeopleChinaCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusGovernment ProgramsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHealth Services AccessibilityHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMass ScreeningOdds RatioPrevalenceRisk FactorsSexual PartnersSurveys and QuestionnairesUrban PopulationConceptsHIV testingAnal sexHIV testing ratesLow HIV riskReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyRecent male partnersRespondent-driven samplingHIV testHIV infectionHIV riskHealth staffTesting ratesChinese menMale partnersNonjudgmental environmentFear of discriminationReceptive roleSexMenPositive resultsMSMPrevalenceSex preferenceRisk
2011
Bisexual Behavior and Infection with HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Along the East Coast of China
Liao M, Kang D, Jiang B, Tao X, Qian Y, Wang T, Bi Z, Xiao Y, Li C, Wu P, Vermund SH, Jia Y. Bisexual Behavior and Infection with HIV and Syphilis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Along the East Coast of China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2011, 25: 683-691. PMID: 21923416, PMCID: PMC4186825, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2010.0371.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityChildChinaCondomsCross-Sectional StudiesHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansInterviews as TopicLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk-TakingSexual PartnersSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersSyphilisUnsafe SexYoung AdultConceptsBisexual behaviorDrug usersMale partnersHIV/syphilisMultiple sexual partnersLast anal sexCross-sectional surveyDrug use behaviorsHIV/Multivariable modelHigh prevalenceSyphilis statusBlood samplesPrevention servicesHIVAnal sexMSMWSociodemographic informationUnprotected sexSyphilisSexual partnersMSMSexMenPopulation transmission
2010
Prevalence and Correlates of HIV and Syphilis Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Seven Provinces in China With Historically Low HIV Prevalence
Xiao Y, Sun J, Li C, Lu F, Allen KL, Vermund SH, Jia Y. Prevalence and Correlates of HIV and Syphilis Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Seven Provinces in China With Historically Low HIV Prevalence. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2010, 53: s66-s73. PMID: 20104113, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3181c7db43.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLow HIV prevalenceSyphilis infectionInconsistent condom useHIV prevalenceMSM populationAnal sexCondom usePassive particle agglutination testOlder ageCorrelates of HIVLess educationBehavioral risk factorsRapid plasma reaginParticle agglutination testWestern blot confirmationDetection of TreponemaEnzyme-linked immunosorbentCross-sectional surveyHIV infectionRisk factorsBlood samplesMSM participantsHIVAgglutination testInfection
1998
Behavioral and Demographic Risk Factors for Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Heterosexual Couples: Report from the Heterosexual HIV Transmission Study
Skurnick J, Kennedy C, Perez G, Abrams J, Vermund S, Denny T, Wright T, Quinones M, Louria D. Behavioral and Demographic Risk Factors for Transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 in Heterosexual Couples: Report from the Heterosexual HIV Transmission Study. Clinical Infectious Diseases 1998, 26: 855-864. PMID: 9564464, DOI: 10.1086/513929.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV-concordant couplesRisk factorsAnal sexHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infectionHeterosexual HIV transmission studyHuman immunodeficiency virus type 1Virus type 1 infectionImmunodeficiency virus type 1HIV transmission studyHIV-discordant couplesStage of diseaseType 1 infectionBehavioral risk factorsUnprotected vaginal sexDemographic risk factorsMultivariate logistic modelVirus type 1Sexual risk behaviorsPartner infectionUninfected womenAntiviral therapyHIV transmissionDiscordant couplesPap smearGrade 2