@article{ref1,
title="Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China",
journal="International journal of STD and AIDS",
year="2014",
author="Wu, Yi-Le and Yang, Hui-Yun and Wang, Jun and Yao, Hui and Zhao, Xue and Chen, Jian and Ding, Xiu-Xiu and Zhang, Hong-Bo and Bi, Peng and Sun, Ye-Huan",
volume="26",
number="7",
pages="496-503",
abstract="OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Anhui, China. <br><br>METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. A total of 184 HIV-positive MSM gave informed consent and completed the interview. Correlates of suicidal ideation were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. <br><br>RESULTS: Fifty-seven (31%) of HIV-positive MSM had suicidal ideations within six months before the interview. Multivariable analyses showed that known their HIV status in the past 12 months (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.4, 95% CI = 1.6-7.3), perceived HIV stigma (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.1-5.2), depression symptoms (AOR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.1-5.9) and anxiety symptoms (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI = 1.2-6.1) were significantly associated with the suicidal ideation among HIV-positive MSM. <br><br>CONCLUSION: The results indicated that suicidal ideation was common among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. There is an urgent need to establish psychological counselling services among HIV-positive MSM in China. Targeting on these potential risk factors could be an effective approach to reduce the suicide risk among this high-risk subgroup by the implementation of early intervention measurements.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0956-4624",
doi="10.1177/0956462414544722",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956462414544722"
}