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Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) have a higher prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in relation to general population. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the sociodemographic profile and risk factors associated with MSM diagnosed with HIV in a Counseling and Testing Center (CTC) in Rio Verde (Goiás) during the year of 2018. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional study with descriptive and retrospective quantitative approach. Information was collected during pretest and post-test counseling carried out with users attended at the CTC. Results: The sample consisted of 126 MSM individuals, 124 were tested for HIV, of which 96 were nonreactive, 28 reagents, and 2 did not perform the test. Among the 28 (22.2%) MSM who presented HIV-positive serology, the average age was 27.8 years, 21 (78%) were single, 17 (65%) were brown, and 12 (43%) were service sector workers. Of the total, 22 (79%) had no previous STI and 18 (64.3%) had more than one partner. Concerning drug use in the past 12 months, 25 (89.3%) drank alcohol, and of these, 17 (68%) reported occasional consumption. Regarding the use of condoms with fixed partnership in the past 12 months, 9 (32%) used and 10 (36%) did not use a condom because they trust their partners. In relation to the use of condoms with occasional partners, 10 (35%) reported inconsistent use in sexual relations. With reference to the reason for not using it, 11% did not like it, 7% trusted the partner, 4% did not have time to wear it, and 4% did not believe in its effectiveness. Conclusion: Most MSM diagnosed with HIV are young, single, brown, have multiple partners, and inconsistent use of condoms in fixed and occasional relations. This highlights the need for preventive strategies that reach this population group. |
