2020
Association between stigma towards HIV and MSM and intimate partner violence among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese men who have sex with men
Wang N, Huang B, Ruan Y, Amico KR, Vermund SH, Zheng S, Qian HZ. Association between stigma towards HIV and MSM and intimate partner violence among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 2020, 20: 204. PMID: 32039716, PMCID: PMC7008577, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8259-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntimate partner violenceChinese MSMChinese menMultivariate logistic regression analysisLower stigmaRandomized clinical trialsLogistic regression analysisSexual intimate partner violenceHigh HIVClinical trialsHigh prevalenceHIV stigmaPartner violenceHIVMSMBaseline surveyVulnerable populationsMenRegression analysisPositive associationFace interviewsAssociationInfluence of IPVRisky behaviorsIPV experiences
2018
Negative associations between general self-efficacy and anxiety/depression among newly HIV-diagnosed men who have sex with men in Beijing, China
Wang N, Wang S, Qian HZ, Ruan Y, Amico KR, Vermund SH, Yin L, Qiu X, Zheng S. Negative associations between general self-efficacy and anxiety/depression among newly HIV-diagnosed men who have sex with men in Beijing, China. AIDS Care 2018, 31: 629-635. PMID: 30466302, PMCID: PMC7942229, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1549721.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepression/anxietyChinese MSMLogistic regressionAnxiety/depressionBaseline survey dataNegative associationPotential confoundersClinical trialsStudy populationChinese menHIVOverall healthBaseline surveyMSMCumulative logistic regressionDepressionMenAnxietyAssociationTrialsSexLow levelsHigh levelsConfoundersRegressionPeer 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 menImpact of Depression and Anxiety on Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Men Who Have Sex with Men with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections in China
Tao J, Vermund SH, Lu H, Ruan Y, Shepherd BE, Kipp AM, Amico KR, Zhang X, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Impact of Depression and Anxiety on Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Men Who Have Sex with Men with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections in China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2017, 31: 96-104. PMID: 28170305, PMCID: PMC5312604, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2016.0214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyART initiationHIV diagnosisHIV infectionDepression scoresEarly ART initiationNational ART databaseNew HIV diagnosesImpact of depressionEffect of depressionProspective cohortBorderline depressionCox regressionHADS scoresBaseline prevalenceEligible participantsHospital AnxietyBorderline anxietyDepression ScaleDoctor's adviceChinese MSMChinese menSymptom severityHIVAnxiety scores
2016
Alcohol misuse, risky sexual behaviors, and HIV or syphilis infections among Chinese men who have sex with men
Liu Y, Ruan Y, Strauss SM, Yin L, Liu H, Amico KR, Zhang C, Shao Y, Qian HZ, Vermund SH. Alcohol misuse, risky sexual behaviors, and HIV or syphilis infections among Chinese men who have sex with men. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 168: 239-246. PMID: 27723554, PMCID: PMC5523945, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.09.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionSyphilis infectionBinge drinkersChinese menAlcohol misuseCondomless insertive anal intercourseHIV/syphilis infectionRecent alcohol misuseAlcohol risk reduction programCross-sectional studyInsertive anal intercourseAUDIT-C scoresCurrent alcohol dependenceInterviewer-administered surveyHigh-risk behaviorsRisk reduction programsRisky sexual behaviorMisuse MeasureHIV riskChinese MSMAnal intercourseHigh riskSyphilis riskBinge drinkingHazardous drinkersRelationship of Stigma and Depression Among Newly HIV-Diagnosed Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men
Tao J, Wang L, Kipp AM, Qian HZ, Yin L, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Lu H, Vermund SH. Relationship of Stigma and Depression Among Newly HIV-Diagnosed Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 21: 292-299. PMID: 27376900, PMCID: PMC5322805, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1477-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent depressionMultivariable ordinal logistic regressionInternalized stigmaCurrent depression prevalenceRelationship of stigmaTotal stigma scoreLong-term mental healthOne-point increaseNewly HIVHIV diagnosisHIV infectionDepression prevalenceOrdinal logistic regressionHIV stigmaChinese MSMChinese menStigma scoresHIVLogistic regressionMedian scoreEffective interventionsMental healthStrong associationDepressionMenAssociations of current marital status and living arrangements with HIV and syphilis risk: findings from a community-based sample of men who have sex with men in China
Liu Y, Li D, Vermund SH, Zhang C, Ruan Y, Yin L, Liu H, Amico KR, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Associations of current marital status and living arrangements with HIV and syphilis risk: findings from a community-based sample of men who have sex with men in China. AIDS Care 2016, 28: 1461-1466. PMID: 27236988, PMCID: PMC5344671, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1189502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale sex partnersSingle MSMSyphilis riskMarital statusCurrent marital statusSex partnersMultivariable logistic regression modelingReceptive anal intercourseCondomless vaginal sexCross-sectional studyLogistic regression modelingCommunity-based sampleHIV-positiveChinese MSMAnal intercourseLower oddsChinese menMarried MSMVaginal sexRisk reduction strategiesSexual partnersInfection statusMSMHIVInfection prevalenceSeeking 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
Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships
Xu JJ, Zhang C, Hu QH, Chu ZX, Zhang J, Li YZ, Lu L, Wang Z, Fu JH, Chen X, Yan HJ, Zhuang MH, Jiang YJ, Geng WQ, Vermund SH, Shang H, Qian HZ. Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14: 642. PMID: 25443542, PMCID: PMC4272794, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-014-0642-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sexual partnershipsUnprotected sexDrug useSexual partnersSexual partnershipsSimplex virus type 2Multiple logistic regression modelHSV-2 infectionHSV-2 prevalenceCross-sectional studyRisk of HIVMultiple sexual partnersVirus type 2Last sexual encounterRecreational drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV infectionActive MSMHSV-2HIV riskSexual disinhibitionChinese MSMHigh riskHIVChinese menHome-Based HIV Testing for Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A Novel Community-Based Partnership to Complement Government Programs
Tao J, Li MY, Qian HZ, Wang LJ, Zhang Z, Ding HF, Ji YC, Li DL, Xiao D, Hazlitt M, Vermund SH, Xiu X, Bao Y. Home-Based HIV Testing for Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A Novel Community-Based Partnership to Complement Government Programs. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e102812. PMID: 25051160, PMCID: PMC4106852, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0102812.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAlcohol 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
Predictors 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
2012
Effectiveness of Integrated HIV Prevention Interventions among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Evaluation of a 16-City Public Health Program
Ye S, Xiao Y, Jin C, Cassell H, Blevins M, Sun J, Vermund SH, Qian HZ. Effectiveness of Integrated HIV Prevention Interventions among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Evaluation of a 16-City Public Health Program. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e50873. PMID: 23300528, PMCID: PMC3534092, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0050873.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPublic health programsSelf-reported receiptHIV prevalenceCondom useHealth programsLast sexMultivariable logistic regression analysisMale partnersLow HIV prevalenceHIV prevention interventionsLogistic regression analysisYearly cross-sectional surveysSelf-reported condom useCross-sectional surveyHIV infectionIndependent predictorsHIV epidemicMSM populationPrevention interventionsChinese menDisease ratesEffective interventionsPrevalenceInterventionSex
2009
Willingness to Be Circumcised for Preventing HIV among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men
Ruan Y, Qian HZ, Li D, Shi W, Li Q, Liang H, Yang Y, Luo F, Vermund SH, Shao Y. Willingness to Be Circumcised for Preventing HIV among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2009, 23: 315-321. PMID: 19335172, PMCID: PMC2743100, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2008.0199.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinical trialsChinese MSMChinese menMale circumcisionEffectiveness of circumcisionLack of historyUncircumcised MSMHIV acquisitionHIV/Genital hygieneAdult circumcisionFree medical servicesTight foreskinSide effectsSexual partnersInfection riskMSMCircumcisionPreventing HIVMedical servicesTrialsMenHeterosexual menCommunity educationSex