Introduction:To evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Volunteer-Based Social Network human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)Testing Services(VBSNS).Methods:Collaborating with a local nongovernmental organization,we r...Introduction:To evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Volunteer-Based Social Network human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)Testing Services(VBSNS).Methods:Collaborating with a local nongovernmental organization,we recruited eligible elderly men who have sex with men(MSM)between 2021 and 2024.Participants were assigned to either the traditional Community-Based HIV Testing Services(CBHTS)group or the VBSNS group.We conducted questionnaire surveys,HIV and syphilis antibody rapid testing.Results:We recruited 144 volunteers,each of whom facilitated HIV testing for 9.13 participants on average.VBSNS accounted for 47.9%of all HIV tests and covered 66.6%of suburban areas.It also accounted for 67.2%of all newly reported cases,compared to only 32.8%for CBHTS.A higher proportion of testers who were under age 60,single,married,or cohabiting,with an education level of below junior college participated in VBSNS.Conversely,a smaller proportion of VBSNS participants reported identifying as homosexual,practiced HIV prevention measures beyond condom use,and had received HIV testing.Conclusions:VBSNS effectively increased HIV testing uptake and new case identification among MSM in remote areas,successfully reaching a high-risk population.This model provides a valuable alternative for settings where traditional methods such as on-site testing and counseling are inaccessible.展开更多
Summary What is already known about this topic?Given the common modes of transmission,outbreaks of both human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)and syphilis are primarily observed in men who have sex with men(MSM).However,mi...Summary What is already known about this topic?Given the common modes of transmission,outbreaks of both human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)and syphilis are primarily observed in men who have sex with men(MSM).However,minimal research has been conducted to concurrently evaluate the rates and trends of HIV and syphilis incidence within this community in China.What is added by this report?展开更多
基金Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.72374153)Tianjin Health Research Project(Grant No.TJWJ2023QN092)Public Health Professionals Promotion Project.
文摘Introduction:To evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of Volunteer-Based Social Network human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)Testing Services(VBSNS).Methods:Collaborating with a local nongovernmental organization,we recruited eligible elderly men who have sex with men(MSM)between 2021 and 2024.Participants were assigned to either the traditional Community-Based HIV Testing Services(CBHTS)group or the VBSNS group.We conducted questionnaire surveys,HIV and syphilis antibody rapid testing.Results:We recruited 144 volunteers,each of whom facilitated HIV testing for 9.13 participants on average.VBSNS accounted for 47.9%of all HIV tests and covered 66.6%of suburban areas.It also accounted for 67.2%of all newly reported cases,compared to only 32.8%for CBHTS.A higher proportion of testers who were under age 60,single,married,or cohabiting,with an education level of below junior college participated in VBSNS.Conversely,a smaller proportion of VBSNS participants reported identifying as homosexual,practiced HIV prevention measures beyond condom use,and had received HIV testing.Conclusions:VBSNS effectively increased HIV testing uptake and new case identification among MSM in remote areas,successfully reaching a high-risk population.This model provides a valuable alternative for settings where traditional methods such as on-site testing and counseling are inaccessible.
基金Supported by the AIDS Prevention Technical Guidance and Capacity Building Project(No.102393220020050000012)the Tianjin Medical Key Discipline Project(No.TJYXZDXK-050A)+1 种基金Technical guidance and capacity building for AIDS prevention and control(No.131031105000160001)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.72374153).
文摘Summary What is already known about this topic?Given the common modes of transmission,outbreaks of both human immunodeficiency virus(HIV)and syphilis are primarily observed in men who have sex with men(MSM).However,minimal research has been conducted to concurrently evaluate the rates and trends of HIV and syphilis incidence within this community in China.What is added by this report?
