The triple stigma of HIV and chemsex among gays,bisexuals,and other men who have sex with men(GBMSM)in the Philippines

摘要

The Philippines has an HIV crisis that mostly affects gays,bisexuals,and other men who have sex with men(GBMSM)[1,2].Between 2010 and 2017,the number of people newly diagnosed with HIV increased from 16000 to 68000[1].During the COVID-19 pandemic,the crisis worsened with HIV testing and antiretroviral treatment decreasing by 61%and 28%,respectively[2].Among others,pervasive societal stigma contributes to the HIV crisis in the country[1-3].