2020
Association between stigma towards HIV and MSM and intimate partner violence among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese men who have sex with men
Wang N, Huang B, Ruan Y, Amico KR, Vermund SH, Zheng S, Qian HZ. Association between stigma towards HIV and MSM and intimate partner violence among newly HIV-diagnosed Chinese men who have sex with men. BMC Public Health 2020, 20: 204. PMID: 32039716, PMCID: PMC7008577, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-020-8259-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntimate partner violenceChinese MSMChinese menMultivariate logistic regression analysisLower stigmaRandomized clinical trialsLogistic regression analysisSexual intimate partner violenceHigh HIVClinical trialsHigh prevalenceHIV stigmaPartner violenceHIVMSMBaseline surveyVulnerable populationsMenRegression analysisPositive associationFace interviewsAssociationInfluence of IPVRisky behaviorsIPV experiences
2018
Negative associations between general self-efficacy and anxiety/depression among newly HIV-diagnosed men who have sex with men in Beijing, China
Wang N, Wang S, Qian HZ, Ruan Y, Amico KR, Vermund SH, Yin L, Qiu X, Zheng S. Negative associations between general self-efficacy and anxiety/depression among newly HIV-diagnosed men who have sex with men in Beijing, China. AIDS Care 2018, 31: 629-635. PMID: 30466302, PMCID: PMC7942229, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2018.1549721.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDepression/anxietyChinese MSMLogistic regressionAnxiety/depressionBaseline survey dataNegative associationPotential confoundersClinical trialsStudy populationChinese menHIVOverall healthBaseline surveyMSMCumulative logistic regressionDepressionMenAnxietyAssociationTrialsSexLow levelsHigh levelsConfoundersRegressionPeer counselling versus standard‐of‐care on reducing high‐risk behaviours among newly diagnosed HIV‐positive men who have sex with men in Beijing, China: a randomized intervention study
Liu Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Liu H, Amico K, Simoni JM, Shepherd BE, Shao Y, Qian H. Peer counselling versus standard‐of‐care on reducing high‐risk behaviours among newly diagnosed HIV‐positive men who have sex with men in Beijing, China: a randomized intervention study. Journal Of The International AIDS Society 2018, 21: e25079. PMID: 29430845, PMCID: PMC5808102, DOI: 10.1002/jia2.25079.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-risk behaviorsIllicit drug useHIV-positive menAnal sexDrug useHIV diagnosisSOC participantsVaginal sexPeer counsellingCondomless vaginal sexInsertive anal sexCondomless anal sexTreat analysisHIV transmissionIntervention participantsClinic staffChinese MSMChinese menIntervention studiesLogistic regressionAlcohol useLower likelihoodSexIllicit drugsMen
2017
Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status Differentially Associated With Genital and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men
Qian HZ, Hu Y, Carlucci JG, Yin L, Li X, Giuliano AR, Li D, Gao L, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Status Differentially Associated With Genital and Anal Human Papillomavirus Infection Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men. Sexually Transmitted Diseases 2017, 44: 656-662. PMID: 28876311, PMCID: PMC5719885, DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000000672.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHuman immunodeficiency virus statusAnal HPVHuman papillomavirus infectionOncogenic HPV typesGenital HPVHIV seropositivityPapillomavirus infectionHPV typesVirus statusAnal siteAnatomic sitesAnal sexAnal human papillomavirus (HPV) infectionInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyInconsistent condom useUninfected MSMHPV genotypingMiddle-income countriesHIV serostatusHuman papillomavirusChinese MSMHPVChinese menHIV testing and sexual risks among migrant men who have sex with men: findings from a large cross-sectional study in Beijing, China
Liu Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Liu H, Zhang C, Yin L, Shao Y, Qian HZ. HIV testing and sexual risks among migrant men who have sex with men: findings from a large cross-sectional study in Beijing, China. AIDS Care 2017, 30: 86-94. PMID: 28944685, PMCID: PMC6088860, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2017.1381331.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifetime male sexual partnersCondomless receptive anal sexHIV testingMigrant MSMHIV perceptionAnal sexHIV/syphilis infectionOlder ageLarge cross-sectional studyHIV/STI riskLikelihood of syphilisHIV/syphilisInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyMale sexual partnersSyphilis infectionHIV transmissionLocal MSMSTI riskChinese MSMLower oddsEpidemiological studiesSexual partnersRisk profileImpact of Depression and Anxiety on Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Men Who Have Sex with Men with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections in China
Tao J, Vermund SH, Lu H, Ruan Y, Shepherd BE, Kipp AM, Amico KR, Zhang X, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Impact of Depression and Anxiety on Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Men Who Have Sex with Men with Newly Diagnosed HIV Infections in China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2017, 31: 96-104. PMID: 28170305, PMCID: PMC5312604, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2016.0214.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAntiretroviral therapyART initiationHIV diagnosisHIV infectionDepression scoresEarly ART initiationNational ART databaseNew HIV diagnosesImpact of depressionEffect of depressionProspective cohortBorderline depressionCox regressionHADS scoresBaseline prevalenceEligible participantsHospital AnxietyBorderline anxietyDepression ScaleDoctor's adviceChinese MSMChinese menSymptom severityHIVAnxiety scoresEffects of depression and anxiety on antiretroviral therapy adherence among newly diagnosed HIV-infected Chinese MSM
Tao J, Qian HZ, Kipp AM, Ruan Y, Shepherd BE, Amico KR, Shao Y, Lu H, Vermund SH. Effects of depression and anxiety on antiretroviral therapy adherence among newly diagnosed HIV-infected Chinese MSM. AIDS 2017, 31: 401-406. PMID: 27677168, PMCID: PMC5233466, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000001287.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsImperfect ART adherenceEffect of depressionART adherenceAntiretroviral therapyHIV infectionChinese MSMHIV treatment outcomesAntiretroviral therapy adherenceEnd of studyMixed-effects logistic regressionHIV diagnosisOne-unit increaseProspective studyTherapy adherenceHospital AnxietyRisk factorsTreatment outcomesDepression ScaleSignificant associationIntensive interventionLogistic regressionMSMAnxiety scoresAdherenceInfectionSubsequent Sexual Risks Among Men Who Have Sex with Men May Differ by Sex of First Partner and Age at Sexual Debut: A Cross-Sectional Study in Beijing, China
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Amico KR, Liu H, Yin L, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Zhang C, Vermund SH. Subsequent Sexual Risks Among Men Who Have Sex with Men May Differ by Sex of First Partner and Age at Sexual Debut: A Cross-Sectional Study in Beijing, China. AIDS And Behavior 2017, 21: 2913-2923. PMID: 28110474, PMCID: PMC5522364, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1677-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual debutSexual riskSyphilis riskAnal sexFirst sexLifetime female partnersLifetime male partnersHIV/syphilisInsertive anal sexReceptive anal sexCross-sectional studyRecent vaginal sexHIV riskChinese MSMMSM riskSubsequent sexual riskVaginal sexMale partnersFemale partnersSexMenWomenRiskSyphilisAge
2016
Alcohol misuse, risky sexual behaviors, and HIV or syphilis infections among Chinese men who have sex with men
Liu Y, Ruan Y, Strauss SM, Yin L, Liu H, Amico KR, Zhang C, Shao Y, Qian HZ, Vermund SH. Alcohol misuse, risky sexual behaviors, and HIV or syphilis infections among Chinese men who have sex with men. Drug And Alcohol Dependence 2016, 168: 239-246. PMID: 27723554, PMCID: PMC5523945, DOI: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2016.09.020.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAlcohol Use Disorders Identification Test-ConsumptionSyphilis infectionBinge drinkersChinese menAlcohol misuseCondomless insertive anal intercourseHIV/syphilis infectionRecent alcohol misuseAlcohol risk reduction programCross-sectional studyInsertive anal intercourseAUDIT-C scoresCurrent alcohol dependenceInterviewer-administered surveyHigh-risk behaviorsRisk reduction programsRisky sexual behaviorMisuse MeasureHIV riskChinese MSMAnal intercourseHigh riskSyphilis riskBinge drinkingHazardous drinkersRelationship of Stigma and Depression Among Newly HIV-Diagnosed Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men
Tao J, Wang L, Kipp AM, Qian HZ, Yin L, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Lu H, Vermund SH. Relationship of Stigma and Depression Among Newly HIV-Diagnosed Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 21: 292-299. PMID: 27376900, PMCID: PMC5322805, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1477-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCurrent depressionMultivariable ordinal logistic regressionInternalized stigmaCurrent depression prevalenceRelationship of stigmaTotal stigma scoreLong-term mental healthOne-point increaseNewly HIVHIV diagnosisHIV infectionDepression prevalenceOrdinal logistic regressionHIV stigmaChinese MSMChinese menStigma scoresHIVLogistic regressionMedian scoreEffective interventionsMental healthStrong associationDepressionMenAssociations of current marital status and living arrangements with HIV and syphilis risk: findings from a community-based sample of men who have sex with men in China
Liu Y, Li D, Vermund SH, Zhang C, Ruan Y, Yin L, Liu H, Amico KR, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Associations of current marital status and living arrangements with HIV and syphilis risk: findings from a community-based sample of men who have sex with men in China. AIDS Care 2016, 28: 1461-1466. PMID: 27236988, PMCID: PMC5344671, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1189502.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale sex partnersSingle MSMSyphilis riskMarital statusCurrent marital statusSex partnersMultivariable logistic regression modelingReceptive anal intercourseCondomless vaginal sexCross-sectional studyLogistic regression modelingCommunity-based sampleHIV-positiveChinese MSMAnal intercourseLower oddsChinese menMarried MSMVaginal sexRisk reduction strategiesSexual partnersInfection statusMSMHIVInfection prevalenceSeeking Male Sexual Partners via Internet and Traditional Venues among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for HIV Risk Reduction Interventions
Liu Y, Wang J, Qian HZ, Liu H, Yin L, Lu H, Zhang C, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Seeking Male Sexual Partners via Internet and Traditional Venues among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for HIV Risk Reduction Interventions. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 20: 2222-2230. PMID: 27000143, PMCID: PMC7784627, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1371-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMale sexual partnersChinese menSexual partnersHIV risk reduction interventionsCondomless receptive anal sexReceptive anal sexRisk reduction interventionsBehaviors of MSMCross-sectional surveyHigh-risk behaviorsHIV epidemicChinese MSMAnal sexReduction interventionsMSMSociodemographic predictorsLonger durationSexMenInterventionHigher incomeHIVTraditional venuesC-107 Stigma and depression among newly diagnosed HIV infected MSM in China
Tao J, Wang L, Kipp A, Qian H, Yin L, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Lu H, Vermund S. C-107 Stigma and depression among newly diagnosed HIV infected MSM in China. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2016, 71: 49. DOI: 10.1097/01.qai.0000479593.51216.ff.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInternalized stigmaRisk factorsStigma scoresRandomized clinical trialsAntiretroviral therapyHIV acquisitionPotential social isolationHIV diagnosisHospital AnxietyCare continuumClinical trialsDepression ScaleChinese MSMHigh riskHIVExploratory factor analysisStigma ScaleLogistic regressionMedian scoreBaseline surveyMSMStrong associationDepressionSocial isolationScores
2015
Predictors of antiretroviral therapy initiation: a cross-sectional study among Chinese HIV-infected men who have sex with men
Liu Y, Ruan Y, Vermund SH, Osborn CY, Wu P, Jia Y, Shao Y, Qian HZ. Predictors of antiretroviral therapy initiation: a cross-sectional study among Chinese HIV-infected men who have sex with men. BMC Infectious Diseases 2015, 15: 570. PMID: 26714889, PMCID: PMC4696158, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-015-1309-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCells/μLAntiretroviral therapy initiationART initiationHIV infectionCross-sectional studyTherapy initiationChinese MSMWorld Health Organization (WHO) clinical stage III/IVClinical stage III/IVStage III/IVNational HIV treatment guidelinesCD4 cell countHIV treatment guidelinesHIV viral suppressionLonger durationLogistic regression modelsChinese HIVEligible HIVCD4 countHIV careViral suppressionART eligibilityMedian durationTreatment guidelinesClinical symptomsQualitative Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Access to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Liu Y, Sun X, Qian HZ, Yin L, Yan Z, Wang L, Jiang S, Lu H, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Amico KR. Qualitative Assessment of Barriers and Facilitators of Access to HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. AIDS Patient Care And STDs 2015, 29: 481-489. PMID: 26186029, PMCID: PMC4553375, DOI: 10.1089/apc.2015.0083.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV testingHIV prevention intervention effortsLimited HIV knowledgeHIV testing ratesHIV-positive groupHigh-risk subgroupsDiagnosis of HIVHigh-risk behaviorsFacilitators of accessPrevention intervention effortsHIV careHIV servicesHIV knowledgeRisk subgroupsClinic timeNosocomial infectionsChinese MSMUltimate preventionFocus groupsTesting ratesOnward transmissionPositive diagnosisRapid linkageHIVIntervention development
2014
Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships
Xu JJ, Zhang C, Hu QH, Chu ZX, Zhang J, Li YZ, Lu L, Wang Z, Fu JH, Chen X, Yan HJ, Zhuang MH, Jiang YJ, Geng WQ, Vermund SH, Shang H, Qian HZ. Recreational drug use and risks of HIV and sexually transmitted infections among Chinese men who have sex with men: Mediation through multiple sexual partnerships. BMC Infectious Diseases 2014, 14: 642. PMID: 25443542, PMCID: PMC4272794, DOI: 10.1186/s12879-014-0642-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultiple sexual partnershipsUnprotected sexDrug useSexual partnersSexual partnershipsSimplex virus type 2Multiple logistic regression modelHSV-2 infectionHSV-2 prevalenceCross-sectional studyRisk of HIVMultiple sexual partnersVirus type 2Last sexual encounterRecreational drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV infectionActive MSMHSV-2HIV riskSexual disinhibitionChinese MSMHigh riskHIVChinese menHome-Based HIV Testing for Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A Novel Community-Based Partnership to Complement Government Programs
Tao J, Li MY, Qian HZ, Wang LJ, Zhang Z, Ding HF, Ji YC, Li DL, Xiao D, Hazlitt M, Vermund SH, Xiu X, Bao Y. Home-Based HIV Testing for Men Who Have Sex with Men in China: A Novel Community-Based Partnership to Complement Government Programs. PLOS ONE 2014, 9: e102812. PMID: 25051160, PMCID: PMC4106852, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0102812.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status‐Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China
Fan W, Yin L, Qian HZ, Li D, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Ruan Y, Zhang Z. HIV Risk Perception among HIV Negative or Status‐Unknown Men Who Have Sex with Men in China. BioMed Research International 2014, 2014: 232451. PMID: 24795880, PMCID: PMC3985141, DOI: 10.1155/2014/232451.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV risk perceptionSelf-perceived riskHIV infectionHigh riskMultivariate logistic regression modelLow self-perceived riskCross-sectional studySelf-reported historyHIV/AIDS epidemicIllicit drug useLogistic regression modelsHIV-negativeHIV testingHIV statusSyphilis testingBeijing MSMChinese MSMHIV perceptionBlood samplesLower riskDrug useHIVMSMUnknown statusAIDS epidemicAlcohol Use among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Epidemiological Survey and Meta‐Analysis
Liu Y, Qian HZ, Ruan Y, Yin L, Ma J, Dahiya K, Fan W, Shao Y, Vermund SH. Alcohol Use among Chinese Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Epidemiological Survey and Meta‐Analysis. BioMed Research International 2014, 2014: 414381. PMID: 24711993, PMCID: PMC3966324, DOI: 10.1155/2014/414381.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPooled prevalenceAlcohol useAnal sexChinese menLifetime male sex partnersSignificant public health concernInsertive anal sexMale sex partnersRisk reduction interventionsHIV/AIDS epidemicPublic health concernCurrent alcohol useChinese MSMAlcohol use prevalenceAlcohol consumptionEpidemiological surveySex partnersReduction interventionsMeta-AnalysisUse prevalenceHealth concernMale partnersMSMAIDS epidemicPrevalence
2013
Effectiveness of HIV Risk Reduction Interventions among Men who have Sex with Men in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Lu H, Liu Y, Dahiya K, Qian HZ, Fan W, Zhang L, Ma J, Ruan Y, Shao Y, Vermund SH, Yin L. Effectiveness of HIV Risk Reduction Interventions among Men who have Sex with Men in China: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. PLOS ONE 2013, 8: e72747. PMID: 24137497, PMCID: PMC3796948, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0072747.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRisk reduction interventionsHIV risk reduction interventionsPrevalence of HIVRandomized clinical trialsStandardized mean differenceReduction interventionsIntervention studiesSexual partnersChinese MSMSystematic reviewHIV/AIDS-related knowledgeCross-sectional intervention studyEffect sizeRegular sexual partnersPost-intervention studyMale sexual partnersConsistent condom useRandom-effects modelPost-intervention assessmentCasual sexual partnersSyphilis infectionHIV testingStudy armsHIV knowledgeClinical trials