Authors: Adedotun Ogunbajo, Gamji M’Rabiu Abubakari, Alberto Edeza, Stella Iwuagwu, Rashidi Williams, Katie Biello, Matthew J Mimiaga
Publication date: 2021/7/24
Journal: The Journal of Sex Research
Volume: 58
Issue: 6
Pages: 706-712
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Description: Gay and bisexual men (GBM) who report engagement in transactional sex are at increased risk for HIV acquisition. The current study aimed to assess the prevalence of transactional sex and its association with demographic characteristics, social marginalization, HIV sexual risk behaviors, psychosocial health problems, and access to healthcare services among a multi-site sample of GBM in Nigeria. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were used to examine factors associated with engagement in transactional sex in the previous 3 months. More than a third (39.6%) of the participants reported engagement in transactional sex in the previous 3 months. In the multivariable model, factors associated with engagement in transactional sex included: reporting a monthly income of 30,000 Naira [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.98; 95% CI: 1.12 to 3.35], compared to 30,000 or more Naira monthly income, reporting 4 or …
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Scholar articles Transactional sex is associated with income level and psychosocial health problems among gay and bisexual men (GBM) in Nigeria, Africa. A Ogunbajo, GMR Abubakari, A Edeza, S Iwuagwu… - The Journal of Sex Research, 2021