| Literature DB >> 26789718 |
Jacob J van den Berg1,2, H Elsa Larson3, Gregory D Zimet4, Michelle A Lally1,2,5.
Abstract
This study explored the feasibility and acceptability of a bundled human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing program for young gay and bisexual men (YGBM). YGBM aged 18-26 years (N=55) were recruited to receive HPV vaccine with optional HIV testing and personalized counseling. Sexual risk behaviors and knowledge were assessed at three study visits. By visit 3, about 98% had received an HIV test with HPV vaccination; 59% received repeat HIV testing. Findings support the bundling of HPV vaccination with HIV testing among YGBM. Future directions include examining the scalability of integrating clinic-based HIV and HPV healthcare services.Entities:
Keywords: HIV prevention; HIV testing; HPV vaccination; gay/bisexual men; repeat HIV testing; sexual healthcare.
Year: 2014 PMID: 26789718 DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2014.0028
Source DB: PubMed Journal: LGBT Health ISSN: 2325-8292 Impact factor: 4.151