Measures of risk do not discriminate between MSM tested for HIV within the previous 6 months and MSM tested 6-12 months previously: data from Glasgow, Scotland, in 2010.

摘要

The UK and USA guidelines recommend at least annual HIV testing for men who have sex with men (MSM), with more frequent testing for those at risk. Although measures of risk and regularity of HIV testing are essential for evaluating interventions, these are not yet standardised across the UK.1 Risk criteria could include recent unprotected anal intercourse (UAI), a high number of partners, unknown partners and recent sexually transmitted infection (STI).2 From self-report data collected in Glasgow with a bar-based sample (excluding non-Scottish and HIV-positive men, n=683), we compared two groups on these risk criteria, in addition to demographic variables and psychosocial testing barriers. The groups were those reporting an HIV test within the previous 6 months (recent testers) and those reporting a test 6-12 months previously.