Vietnam’s HIV sentinel surveillance system began collecting behavioral data among men who have sex with men (MSM) in 4 provinces in 2010 and expanded to 8 provinces in 2012. This data provides a better understanding of risk behaviors. The aim is to determine HIV prevalence and coverage of prevention services among men who have sex with men (MSM).
Cross-sectional surveys were conducted. Participants were selected based on geographic mapping exercise and through peer educators. To collect key behavioral and programmatic indicators, 30 behavioral questions were added to the serosurveys among MSM. 1009 and 1960 MSM provided blood and interviews in 2010 and 2012. HIV prevalence among MSM and drug injecting-MSM were 6.0% vs 1.3% and 11.1% vs 9.7%, in 2010 and 2012. MSM receiving free condoms and syringes in the last month were 39.8% vs 45.5% and 36.9% vs 40.&%, respectively in 2010 and 2012. MSM receiving sexually transmitted infections screening in the last 3 months were 13.2% and 23.7% in 2010 and 2012. HIV testing in the past year and knowing the result were 20.7% and 45.3% in 2010 and 2012 respectively.
HIV prevalence was high among drug injecting-MSM and varying among provinces. Access to HIV prevention services increased but still at low level and varied by service and province. Access to HIV prevention efforts needs to be broadened with a focus on drug injecting-MSM.