Demand and use of VCT service among MSM

Objective To determine the demand and use of VCT services among men who have sex with men(MSM) and the related factors of VCT use.Methods 228 eligible MSM were recruited to participate in the study by respond driven sampling(RDS) and the key-informative persons and internet advertising in Hefei,Anhui province.The participants were interviewed with anonymous questionnaire by face to face.Results The rate of self-report of VCT use was 10.2% and the rate of HIV testing in the past was 24.5%.There were 31.0% MSM even did not know VCT service at all.The rate of self-report of VCT use in those who had homosexual sex orientation,close friends,awareness of HIV infection,high risk and sexual behavoir,more than 4 sexual partners were 13.5%,12.2%,13.9%,14.5% and 16.7%,respectively.4.2% MSM who frequently presented in public bath reported VCT use.None of MSM with HIV infection took use of VCT service.MSM with syphilis infection currently and in the past reported VCT use were 12.5% and 12.9%.Conclusion To prevent and control STDs and HIV epidemic,the accessibility to VCT information and service should be improved as well as enhanced,the awareness of HIV infection to increase the demand and use of VCT among MSM.