Psychosocial and behavioral correlates of Mpox infection among men who have sex with men in China: a multicenter cross-sectional study with implications for health equity
Mpox infection among MSM in China was associated with psychosocial (perceived discrimination, self-esteem) and behavioral (condomless anal sex, partner number, pre-sex substance use) characteristics, with higher odds observed among younger men. Integrating Mpox screening and risk-reduction support into existing HIV/sexually transmitted infection services, alongside anti-stigma and youth-focused outreach, may help address observed disparities.
Authors
- Chen Jianyu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-0513-1411)
- Gang Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7444-0891)
- Changyuan Zhou
- Yong Cai
- Shangbin Liu
- Yuxuan Hua
- Ying Wang
Institutions
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- Peking University (CN)
- Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center (CN)
- Tongren Hospital (CN)
- Shanghai University of Medicine and Health Sciences (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infectious Diseases of Poverty
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40249-026-01427-8
- Primary Topic
- Poxvirus research and outbreaks
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University
- Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences
- Peking Union Medical College
- School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University