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September 5, 2025Frontiers in Public HealthOpen Access

Factors associated with HIV-positive status among men who have sex with men in Guinea in 2022

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MDMomar DioumSHSeptime HessouTMTamba Mina Millimouno

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis finds 9.4% HIV prevalence among MSM in Guinea, highlighting stigma and STI impact.

Key Points

  • Overall HIV prevalence among MSM in Guinea was 9.4%, indicating significant public health concerns.
  • HIV prevalence was notably higher in Conakry at 13.4% and in N’Zérékoré at 10.5%, revealing regional disparities.
  • Factors associated with higher odds of HIV seropositivity included older age, STI symptoms, and lack of partner HIV status knowledge.
  • Targeted interventions addressing stigma and structural barriers are critical for improving HIV outcomes in MSM populations.

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Dioum et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68bb3d552b87ece8dc955e44https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1633546
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