A survey on HIV and syphilis infection among men who have sex with men in Beijing

Objective To study infection rates of HIV and syphilis among men who have sex with men(MSM) in Beijing and their related high-risk sexual behavior.Methods In total,283 MSM volunteers were recruited through non-governmental organizations in Beijing,and anonymous investigation was conducted for each of them by face-to-face interview with blood specimens collected for HIV and syphilis testing.Results Infection rates of HIV and syphilis among 283 MSM were 10.25 percent and 19.43 percent,respectively,and 5.65 percent of them infected with both HIV and syphilis.There was significant difference in HIV infection between MSM with and without fixed sexual partners(P.0.05),as well as in infection of both HIV and syphilis between MSM who provided commercial sex and those who did not do it(P.0.05).Conclusion Prevalence of HIV and syphilis infection are increasing continuously among MSM in Beijing.It is an urgent and tough task to conduct pertinent intervention to them in prevention and control of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in Beijing.