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A WeChat-delivered Information–Motivation–Behavioral skills intervention to improve HPV vaccine acceptability among Chinese gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Culturally appropriate strategies are urgently needed to promote human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination among Chinese gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. WeChat-based interventions guided by the Information – Motivation – Behavioral Skills (IMB) model offer a theory-driven approach…
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Factors Influencing HPV Vaccine Intentions in Malaysian Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Cross-Sectional Study in Malaysia
In the landscape of healthcare disparities and the marginalized status of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia, understanding the dynamics surrounding HPV vaccination is of paramount importance. The purpose of this study is to examine the knowledge and attitudes of MSM regarding HPV…
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Application of an extended information-motivation-behavioral skills model to predict HPV vaccine acceptability among Chinese gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes substantial disease burden among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), yet HPV vaccination pathways for men remain evolving in mainland China. Purpose: To apply a culturally adapted, extended Information-Motivation-Behavioral…
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Missing assent: a global systematic review of ethical practices in HIV research with men who have sex with men (MSM) under 18
…have sex with men (MSM) under 18 years. This systematic review explores how informed assent and consent practices are reported, guided by the 2016 Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS) guidelines. Methods A systematic review was conducted of peer-reviewed studies from…
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Young, Online and in the Dark: Scaling Up HIV Testing among MSM in ASEAN
Background: Poor HIV testing uptake by MSM may be attributable to unique challenges that are localized in Southeast Asia. Objective: To characterize MSM who never tested for HIV, to identify correlates of never testing, and to elucidate the perceived barriers to HIV testing. Methods: The present…
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Evolutionary History of HIV-1 Subtype B and CRF01_AE Transmission Clusters among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
HIV-1 epidemics among men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to expand in developed and developing countries. Although HIV infection in MSM is amongst the highest of the key affected populations in many countries in Southeast Asia, comprehensive molecular epidemiological study of HIV-1 among MSM…
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Impact of HIV-1 Subtype on the Time to CD4+ T-Cell Recovery in Combination Antiretroviral Therapy (cART)-Experienced Patients
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtypes have been shown to differ in the rate of clinical progression. We studied the association between HIV-1 subtypes and the rate of CD4+ T-cell recovery in a longitudinal cohort of patients on combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). We studied…
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Outcomes of HIV treatment from the private sector in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol
Introduction Private sector provision of HIV treatment is increasing in low-income and middle-income countries (LMIC). However, there is limited documentation of its outcomes. This protocol reports a proposed systematic review that will synthesise clinical outcomes of private sector HIV treatment…
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An mHealth-Delivered Sexual Harm Reduction Tool (PartyPack) for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Malaysia: Usability Study
BackgroundChemsex—the use of psychoactive drugs to enhance the sexual experience—is an increasing phenomenon globally. Despite the increasing burden and associated harms of chemsex, evidence-based interventions (ie, behavioral and pharmacological) for chemsex users are nonexistent. ObjectiveIn this…
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Willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in Malaysia: Findings from an online survey
Objective: We examined willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Malaysia. Methods: An online survey of 990 MSM was conducted between March and April 2016. Eligibility criteria included being biological male, Malaysian citizen, 18…
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Stakeholder-informed pre-implementation refinement of a pharmacy-led pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) service delivery model in Malaysia
Introduction: In 2024, only 3,451 individuals accessed free oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at government clinics in Malaysia, despite an estimated 354,000 key population members who could benefit from PrEP. To inform pre-implementation refinement of a pharmacy-led PrEP service delivery…
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Exploring barriers and facilitators in implementing the Health4All module for HIV stigma reduction in Malaysia healthcare setting, a Delphi study
Abstract Objective Stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings remain significant barriers to achieving the global goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Despite progress, interventions to address these issues are limited in Malaysia, where Health4All module being one of the few implemented…
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Development and evaluation of an online HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) training program for community pharmacists to implement pharmacy-led PrEP services in Malaysia
Introduction: Expanding HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through pharmacies may improve access for key populations. As part of the preparation phase of the EPIS (Exploration-Preparation-Implementation-Sustainment) framework, we developed and evaluated an online, self-paced PrEP training program…
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Integrated Online-to-Offline Model of Care for HIV Prevention and Treatment Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Malaysia: Protocol for an Intervention Development and a Multiphase Trial
BackgroundHIV continues to have a disproportionate impact on specific populations in Malaysia, particularly men who have sex with men (MSM). HIV self-testing (HIVST) is a strategy that has been shown to scale up HIV testing rates. However, it faces shortcomings because of concerns about…
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Clinical symptoms, comorbidities and health outcomes among outpatients infected with the common cold coronaviruses versus influenza virus
Abstract Background Common cold coronaviruses (ccCoVs) and influenza virus are common infectious agents causing upper respiratory tract infections (RTIs). However, clinical symptoms, comorbidities, and health effects of ccCoV infection remain understudied. Methods A retrospective study evaluated…