Table 1.
Characteristics of participants (N=50).
| Variables | Frequency | |
| Age (years), mean (SD) | 27.9 (5.3) | |
| Ethnicity, n (%) | ||
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Malaya | 26 (52) |
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Others | 24 (48) |
| University graduatea, n (%) | ||
|
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No | 16 (32) |
|
|
Yes | 34 (68) |
| Relationship status, n (%) | ||
|
|
Single | 36 (72) |
|
|
Partner | 14 (28) |
| Monthly income, mean (SD) | RM 3553.40 (2985.90) [US $837.97 (704.14)] | |
| Living status, n (%) | ||
|
|
Alone | 14 (28) |
|
|
Living with others | 36 (72) |
| Tested for HIV (past 6 months), n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 11 (22) |
|
|
Yes | 39 (78) |
| Ever used an HIV self-testing kit, n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 24 (48) |
|
|
Yes | 26 (52) |
| Previously diagnosed with STIb, n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 27 (54) |
|
|
Yes | 23 (46) |
| Ever used PrEPc, n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 45 (90) |
|
|
Yes | 5 (10) |
| Ever used PEPd, n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 46 (92) |
|
|
Yes | 4 (8) |
| Perceived HIV risk, n (%) | ||
|
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None | 6 (12) |
|
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Low | 25 (50) |
|
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Moderate | 15 (30) |
|
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High | 4 (8) |
| Ever injected drugs, n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 49 (98) |
|
|
Yes | 1 (2) |
| Engaged in anal sex (past 6 months), n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 3 (6) |
|
|
Yes | 47 (94) |
| HIV serodiscordant relationship (past 6 months), n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 47 (94) |
|
|
Yes | 3 (6) |
| Consistent condom use (past 6 months), n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 34 (68) |
|
|
Yes | 16 (32) |
| Engaged in group sex (past 6 months), n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 41 (82) |
|
|
Yes | 9 (18) |
| Engaged in chemsexe (past 6 months), n (%) | ||
|
|
No | 46 (92) |
|
|
Yes | 4 (8) |
aIncludes college, university, and professional degree.
bSTI: sexually transmitted infection (eg, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis).
cPrEP: pre-exposure prophylaxis.
dPEP: postexposure prophylaxis.
eUse of psychoactive substances before or during sexual activity.