Baithesda Baithesda, Mandagi Autry Alvian, Mandome Apriles Apnimus
Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Tomohon, Indonesia.
Faculty of Management, Business, and Communication, Universitas Sariputra Indonesia Tomohon, North Sulawesi, Tomohon, Indonesia.
J Community Health. 2025 Jul 5. doi: 10.1007/s10900-025-01501-6.
The adoption of HIVST testing is confronted with significant challenges, particularly among men who have sex with men (MSM) as a key population. This study aims to investigate factors influencing the decision to use HIVST among MSM in Indonesia. A cross-sectional study (July-September 2024) examined factors influencing willingness to use HIV self-testing (HIVST) among MSM in the North Sulawesi region. Participants (n=200), recruited via NGOs and WhatsApp, were ≥17 years and had recent same-sex activity. HIVST kits were distributed by NGO staff who also provided data collection, counseling, and referrals. Willingness was measured using a Likert scale. Data included demographics, HIV testing history, HIVST knowledge, and confidence in test accuracy. Informed consent was obtained, and participants completed anonymous online surveys. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses identified factors associated with willingness to use HIVST. Among 200 MSM respondents, 32% reported a high willingness to use HIVST. Significant associations were found with age (p<0.001), education (p=0.039), and prior HIV testing (p<0.001). Knowledge of HIVST and trust in test accuracy were both significantly related to willingness (p<0.05). Logistic regression showed that being "slightly" or "very familiar" with HIVST increased the odds of willingness (OR=4.073 and 6.869, respectively; p=0.044 and p=0.009). The HIVST is a potentially effective instrument for the expansion of testing among MSM in Indonesia, with a focus on enhancing awareness, addressing misconceptions, and establishing support systems for linkage to care.
采用HIV自我检测面临重大挑战,尤其是在作为关键人群的男男性行为者(MSM)中。本研究旨在调查影响印度尼西亚男男性行为者使用HIV自我检测决定的因素。一项横断面研究(2024年7月至9月)调查了北苏拉威西地区男男性行为者中影响使用HIV自我检测意愿的因素。通过非政府组织和WhatsApp招募的参与者(n = 200)年龄≥17岁且近期有同性性行为。HIV自我检测试剂盒由非政府组织工作人员分发,他们还负责数据收集、咨询和转诊。使用李克特量表测量意愿。数据包括人口统计学、HIV检测史、HIV自我检测知识以及对检测准确性的信心。获得了知情同意,参与者完成了匿名在线调查。双变量和多变量逻辑回归分析确定了与使用HIV自我检测意愿相关的因素。在200名男男性行为者受访者中,32%报告有很高的使用HIV自我检测意愿。发现与年龄(p<0.001)、教育程度(p = 0.039)和既往HIV检测(p<0.001)存在显著关联。对HIV自我检测的了解和对检测准确性的信任均与意愿显著相关(p<0.05)。逻辑回归显示,对HIV自我检测“有点”或“非常熟悉”会增加意愿的几率(分别为OR = 4.073和6.869;p = 0.044和p = 0.009)。HIV自我检测是在印度尼西亚男男性行为者中扩大检测的一种潜在有效手段,重点是提高认识、消除误解以及建立与护理联系的支持系统。
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