A Qualitative Study of Young Men Who Have Sex With Men and Multilevel Factors Related to HIV Risks in Malaysia
2018
Young men who have sex with men (YMSM) are a group at high risk
for HIV infection, yet no research has been conducted to understand this
population in Malaysia. Semistructured interviews from a combination of
YMSM aged 18–25 (n = 20) and local service providers of sexual health
services (n = 4) were conducted from May to June 2015. Thematic analysis
was used to identify common themes in participant responses from transcripts.
Participants reported societal and internalized homophobia, an
absence of sex education and difficulty accessing confidential HIV testing.
This study provides insights into how homophobia in Malaysian society influences
individual risk behavior for HIV in Malaysian YMSM, and makes
practical suggestions for more effective HIV prevention in this population.
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