TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China
JO  - International journal of STD and AIDS
A1  - Wu, Yi-Le
A1  - Yang, Hui-Yun
A1  - Wang, Jun
A1  - Yao, Hui
A1  - Zhao, Xue
A1  - Chen, Jian
A1  - Ding, Xiu-Xiu
A1  - Zhang, Hong-Bo
A1  - Bi, Peng
A1  - Sun, Ye-Huan
SP  - 496
EP  - 503
VL  - 26
IS  - 7
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0956-4624
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0956462414544722
ID  - ref1
ER  -