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October 16, 2025SexesOpen Access

Determinants of HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Ghana: Insights from the Ghana Men’s Study II

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KAKofi Atakorah-YeboahEPEdith PhalaneTAThomas Agyarko‐Poku

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Overview

Observational analysis identifies socio-demographic and behavioural factors impacting HIV testing among MSM, suggesting targeted interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • Higher odds of HIV testing were linked to age 25–34, senior high school education, and comprehensive HIV knowledge.
  • Multivariable logistic regression showed that light alcohol drinkers had greater likelihoods of undergoing HIV testing than heavier drinkers.
  • Being Muslim and selling sex reduced the odds of HIV testing among men who have sex with men in Ghana's context.
  • The analysis utilized data from the Ghana Men’s Study II, highlighting significant barriers and facilitators to HIV testing.

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Atakorah-Yeboah et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68f10ecee6a12fd042899ab9https://doi.org/10.3390/sexes6040056
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