Willingness to participate in HIV vaccine clinical trials among Chinese men who have sex with men.

Abstract

HIV vaccine trials require volunteers. Little is known about willingness to participate (WTP) in HIV vaccine trials among Chinese MSM. A survey of 550 MSM was conducted from March to June 2008, in Beijing, China. Data were collected on demographics, behaviors, perceptions about HIV/AIDS and HIV vaccines, and concerns about participation in HIV vaccine clinical trials. Of study participants, 35.8% were definitely willing to participate, 35.1% were probably willing, 16.4% were probably not willing, and 12.7% were definitely not willing. Analyses suggest that perceived family support, perceived protection against HIV infection and fear that participation would result in social distancing were associated with WTP. MSM in China may be good candidates for HIV vaccine trials. Further studies are needed to evaluate actual enrollment.

• Authors: Qingchun Li, Fengji Luo, Zhenhai Zhou, Shuming Li, Yingjie Liu, Dongliang Li, Wei Shi, H F Raymond, Yuhua Ruan, Yiming Shao
• Journal: Vaccine (Vaccine) Vol. 28 Issue 29 Pg. 4638-43 (Jun 23 2010) ISSN: 1873-2518 [Electronic] Netherlands
• PMID: 20452428 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
• Copyright: (c) 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Chemical References

• AIDS Vaccines

Topics

• AIDS Vaccines (administration & dosage, immunology)
• Adolescent
• Adult
• China
• Clinical Trials as Topic (psychology)
• Cross-Sectional Studies
• HIV Infections (prevention & control)
• Homosexuality, Male
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Patient Participation (psychology)
• Surveys and Questionnaires
• Young Adult