• Int J STD AIDS · Jun 2015

    Prevalence of suicidal ideation and associated factors among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China.

    • Yi-Le Wu, Hui-Yun Yang, Jun Wang, Hui Yao, Xue Zhao, Jian Chen, Xiu-Xiu Ding, Hong-Bo Zhang, Peng Bi, and Ye-Huan Sun.
    • Department of Epidemiology and Statistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
    • Int J STD AIDS. 2015 Jun 1; 26 (7): 496-503.

    AbstractThe aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with suicidal ideation among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Anhui, China. A cross-sectional study was conducted to recruit HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. A total of 184 HIV-positive MSM gave informed consent and completed the interview. Correlates of suicidal ideation were assessed using multivariable logistic regression. Fifty-seven (31%) of HIV-positive MSM had suicidal ideations within six months before the interview. Multivariable analyses showed that learning of their HIV status in the past 12 months (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.4, 95% CI = 1.6-7.3), perceived HIV stigma (AOR = 2.4, 95% CI = 1.1-5.2), depression symptoms (AOR = 2.6, 95% CI = 1.1-5.9) and anxiety symptoms (AOR = 2.7, 95% CI = 1.2-6.1) were significantly associated with the suicidal ideation among HIV-positive MSM. The results indicated that suicidal ideation was common among HIV-positive MSM in Anhui, China. There is an urgent need to establish psychological counselling services among HIV-positive MSM in China. Targeting of these potential risk factors could be an effective approach to reduce the suicide risk among this high-risk subgroup by the implementation of early intervention measurements. © The Author(s) 2014 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav.

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