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

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textbfOBJECTIVE: The 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. textbfMETHODS: 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. textbfRESULTS: Fifty-seven (31%) of HIV-positive MSM had suicidal ideations within six months before the interview. Multivariable analyses showed that known their HIV status in the past 12 months, perceived HIV stigma, depression symptoms and anxiety symptoms were significantly associated with the suicidal ideation among HIV-positive MSM. textbfCONCLUSION: 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 on 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. CHINE ASIE HOMME IDÉATION SIDA MALADIE-CHRONIQUE MALADIE-PHYSIQUE HOMOSEXUALITÉ