RISK OF HIV TRANSMISSION AMONG MSM (MAN SEX MAN) IN MADIUN DISTRICT

Abstract

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a disease that attacks the human immune system which can affect the performance of the body. HIV can be transmitted in various ways such as unsafe sexual intercourse in heterosexual and homosexual groups. MSM are more often exposed to HIV because they have anal sex and have sex without using protection. HIV can be transmitted in various ways such as unsafe sexual intercourse in heterosexual and homosexual groups. Some cases that occur Men Sex Men (MSM) become one of the high risk groups for HIV transmission. Men sex men (MSM) tend to have anal sex, which increases the risk of contracting HIV. This study aims to look at the risk behavior of HIV transmission among MSM in Madiun District, East Java. This research is a qualitative study where the researcher's data is analyzed descriptively. Data analysis techniques using narrative analysis, participants in this study amounted to 7 informants. The main informants who participated in this study were HIV-infected MSM groups and were willing to provide their experiences while being an HIV. The results after the research showed that the most influential behavior on HIV transmission in the group of MSM (Men Sex Men) because of the frequent change of partners and not using safety.