| Autor: |
Setia, Maninder Singh, Brassard, Paul, Jerajani, Hemangi R., Bharat, Shalini, Gogate, Alka, Kumta, Sameer, Row-Kavi, Ashok, Anand, Vivek, Boivin, Jean-François |
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Journal of LGBT Health Research; 2008, Vol. 4 Issue 2/3, p51-70, 20p, 2 Charts, 2 Graphs |
| Abstrakt: |
This study systematically reviews the existing literature on sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in the men who have sex with men (MSM) in India. After a comprehensive literature search of Medline (1950-June 2008), Embase (1980-June 2008), and the Cochrane Library (1950-June 2008), 12 published studies met the inclusion criteria. The link between sexual identity and sexual behavior is a complex phenomenon strongly embedded in a very specific context in India. MSM in India are an important risk group for acquiring STIs/HIV and effective culturally sensitive prevention programs should be designed for them. The combined estimate of HIV prevalence in theMSM population in India calculated from 5 included studies was 16.5% (95% confidence intervals: 11% to 22%). The review also identifies the lacunae in existing literature and provides future directions for research in the MSM community in India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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