Consistency of condom use and HIV status among young men who have sex with men (MSM) in Indonesia.

Until now HIV has remained as a global health problem. The HIV epidemic in Indonesia focused on a key population, especially on Men who have Sex with Men (MSM). This study analyzed the relationship between the consistency of condom use and HIV status among 1,357 young MSM (15-24 years) of the 2018/2019 Integrated Biological and Behavioral Survey at 19 districts/cities in Indonesia. Data was analyzed using multiple logistic regression to control potential confounder variables. The consistency of condom use was 37.7% and 15% were HIV antibody positive. Young MSM who inconsistently used condoms were 1.56 times (95% CI: 1.10-2.22) more likely to be infected with HIV than who consistently used condoms after controlled with age. MSM aged 20-24 years who inconsistently used condoms were at a higher risk of contracting HIV compared to aged 15-19 years. Therefore, messages on HIV prevention should emphasize the danger of using condom inconsistently.