Inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men

Authors

  • Laelson Rochelle Milanês Sousa Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. Bolsista da Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES), Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6018-5439
  • Henrique Ciabotti Elias Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4428-8371
  • Juliano de Souza Caliari Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Sul de Minas, Campus Passos, Passos, MG, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3021-1138
  • Aliete Cunha de Oliveira Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, Unidade de Investigação em Ciências da Saúde: Enfermagem, Coimbra, Portugal. Universidade de Coimbra, Centro de Estudos Interdisciplinares, Coimbra, Portugal. http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8399-8619
  • Elucir Gir Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3757-4900
  • Renata Karina Reis Universidade de São Paulo, Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Centro Colaborador da OPAS/OMS para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Enfermagem, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brasil. http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0681-4721

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6327.3892%20

Keywords:

Men Who Have Sex With Men; HIV; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Condoms; Sexual Behavior; Prevention and Control

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the factors associated with inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men. Method: a cross-sectional, analytical and nationwide study conducted online in all the Brazilian regions in 2020, via networks and in dating websites. Inconsistent condom use was defined as occasional use or as never using it. Descriptive statistical analyses were performed, as well as association and binary logistic regression tests. Results: inconsistent condom use was reported by 1,222 (85%) of all 1,438 participants. The “homosexuals” (ORAdj: 2.03; 95% CI: 1.14-3.59; p=0.016), “having a fixed partner” (ORAdj: 2.19; 95% CI: 1.55-3.09; p<0.001), “oral sex” (ORAdj: 2.41; 95% CI: 1.31-4.43; p=0.005), “insertive anal” (ORAdj: 1.98; 95% CI: 1.10-3.58; p=0.023) and “STI diagnosis” (ORAdj: 1.59; 95% CI: 1.13-2.24; p=0.007) variables were independently associated with inconsistent use of male condoms. The “receiving advice on HIV test from a friend” (ORAdj: 0.71; 95% CI: 0.52-0.96; p=0.028) and “sex worker” (ORAdj: 0.26; 95% CI: 0.11-0.60; p=0.002) variables were protective factors. Conclusion: the variables under study pointed to a strong relationship between steady partners and increased trust and low adherence to condom use, corroborating other studies.

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Published

2023-04-28

Issue

Vol. 31 (2023)

Section

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How to Cite

Inconsistent use of male condoms among HIV-negative men who have sex with other men. (2023). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 31, e3892. https://doi.org/10.1590/1518-8345.6327.3892