HIV prevalence and associated risk behaviors were examined among Thai bisexually active men (MSMW,
n = 450) and men who have sex with men only (MSM-only,
n = 1,125). Cross sectional venue-day-time sampling was used to collect data. Chi-square and logistic regression were used
to identify HIV risk factors. HIV prevalence was 8.2% among MSMW and 21.2% among MSM-only. Consistent condom use with male
partners was higher among MSMW (77.6%) than MSM-only (62.9%), and lower with female partners (44.4%). Lack of family confidant,
migration, concern about acquiring HIV infection, and self-reported STD were associated with HIV prevalence among MSMW. Older
age, lower educational level, residing in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, living away from family, recruitment from a sauna, increased
frequency of visiting the surveyed venue, practicing receptive or both receptive and insertive anal intercourse, inconsistent
condom use with male paying partners, and a history of drug use were associated with HIV prevalence in MSM-only.
Keywords Homosexuality - Bisexuality - Thailand - Human immunodeficiency virus - Sexual behavior