Factors Driving HIV Infection Among Young MSM in the U.S.

In this population, black race, earlier age at sexual debut with another man, and low perceived social economic status increased risk for acquiring HIV infection.

Efforts to further decrease new HIV infections in the U.S. require an understanding of demographic and other factors that increase risk. In 2010, 63% of new infections occurred in men who have sex with men (MSM), of whom 36% were black and 30% were aged 13 to 24. Young black MSM were particularly at risk — 45% of the newly infected black MSM were in this age group.

To investigate risk factors associated with HIV acquisition in young MSM, researchers conducted a prospective cohort study involving 18- and 19-year-old MSM living in the New York City area. Participants were assessed for HIV status and risk behaviors at baseline and every 6 months thereafter for 3 years. Forty-three (7.2%) of the 594 participants seroconverted during the study pe…

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Keith Henry, MD

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Keith Henry, MD

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Consultant/Advisory BoardViiV Advisory Board

Editorial BoardsJAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Factors Driving HIV Infection Among Young MSM in the U.S.

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