Sexualized Drug Use Linked to Higher HIV Testing Frequency Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Three Chinese Cities with High HIV Prevalence

Danyang Luo; Sainan Wang; Xiuping Zhao; Zhizheng Huang; Xuejiao Hu; C. Liu; Zhen Dai; Haipeng Zha; Pan Gao; Yì Wáng; Yehuan Sun; Shufang Sun; Cui Yang; M. Kumi Smith; Melvin D. Livingston; Don Operario; Hongbo Zhang; Zheng Zhang

doi:10.1080/10826084.2026.2633229

Key Points

This research aims to explore the connection between sexualized drug use and HIV testing frequency in MSM populations in China.
Evaluated prevalence of sexualized drug use among MSM in three Chinese cities.
Assessed HIV testing rates in relation to sexualized drug use behaviors.
Identified potential intervention strategies to promote HIV testing alongside substance use counseling.
Men who engage in sexualized drug use showed a significantly higher frequency of HIV testing.
Interventions combining drug use support with HIV testing could enhance ongoing testing rates.
High prevalence areas demonstrated a particular need for tailored interventions.

Implication

Observational analysis links sexualized drug use to increased HIV testing in MSM, suggesting targeted interventions may reduce risks.

Abstract

SDU-particularly rush/poppers use-is prevalent among Chinese MSM and associated with greater HIV testing uptake. Tailored interventions that integrate substance use counseling with HIV testing promotion may help sustain high testing uptake and reduce transmission risk.

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Luo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f17974eaea4b11a7af4a https://doi.org/10.1080/10826084.2026.2633229

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Sexualized Drug Use Linked to Higher HIV Testing Frequency Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Three Chinese Cities with High HIV Prevalence

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Sexualized Drug Use Linked to Higher HIV Testing Frequency Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Three Chinese Cities with High HIV Prevalence

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Discussion

Cite This Study

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