Objective To analyze differences of health and behavior between HIV positive and negative in men who have sex with men (MSM), and to explore suitable behavior intervention programs.
Methods The MSM participants aged above 16 years were approached through voluntary counseling and testing (VCT), internet and relevant organizations. They were categorized in to HIV positive and negative groups. The differences of their AIDS-related health and behavior were collected by anonymous in terview.
Results A total of 154 subjects were recruited (30 HIV positive and 124 HIV negative), and there was no statistical difference in demographic characteristics between two groups. Compared with the HIV positive group, the HIV negative's likelihood of getting married and giving birth to a child was significantly higher. The proportion of self-reported health above good in HIV negative group was significantly higher than that of HIV positive group. The approval rate of the opinion that the HIV positive can have sex reached 93.4% among HIV positives. In the past six months, the rates of insertive oral-genital intercourse and ejaculation with casual sexual partners were found significantly higher in HIV negative group than in HIV positive group.
Conclusion There are differences in marriage status, childbirth and sexual behavior patterns between MSM HIV positive group and MSM HIV negative group. Relevant health instruction and behavior intervention are urgent to be delivered to them.
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