HIV/AIDS epidemic and high-risky behaviors among youth in Nanning during 2010-2015

Objective To investigate HIV/AIDS epidemic and high-risky behaviors among youth in Nanning during 2010-2015 and to provide scientific evidence for HIV/AIDS prevention and control.Methods Data from National HIV Prevention and Treatment Information System were used to analyze HIV/AIDS epidemic among students aged >15 years.High-risky behaviors and associated factors were collected through the sentinel surveillance data during 2010-2015.Results A total of 126 students aged > 15 years had been reported as HIV/AIDS cases,of which 120 cases being male and 6 cases being female.All of the infection were sexually transmitted,including 68.25% reported homosexually transmission and 31.75% hetero sexual.More male youth reported having had sex (x2 =51.91,P<0.01) or had a spouse or heterosexual sex partner(x2 =51.91,P<0.01),compared to female youth.During 2010-2015,the increasing trend in one-time hook up within 1 year was found among female students(x2=5.81,P<0.05).Nearly 1.2% male youth reported anal intercourse.Rate of anal intercourse was significantly higher in 2015 compared to 2011-2015 (x2=11.14,P<0.01).Commercial sex was more common among males(x2=6.51,P<0.05).More students reported having received HIV/AIDS related education during 2014-2015 compared to 2010-2013(x2=380.05,P<0.01).No differences were found in HIV/AIDS testing among youth by year(x2 =3.78,P>0.05).Conclusion The number of youth infected with HIV/AIDS shows increasing trend during 2010-2015.Homosexuality might be the leading cause.One-time hook up,commercial sex and low HIV testing remains common among youth in Nanning.The present study calls for comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention measures and HIV testing awareness among high-risk young people.