Qualitative Study on the Drivers and Barriers to Condom Use, HIV Testing, and Access to Social Hygiene Clinic Services among Males who have Sex with Males

This study focused on factors to condom use, HIV testing, and access to services among males who have sex with men (MSM) as a key affected population. To supplement the quantitative data derived from MSM respondents of the 2013 IHBSS, this study analyzed qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews with 105 MSM participants from the 21 cities of the 2013 IHBSS. The present study looked at condom use as the primary HIV prevention strategy among MSM and HIV testing as the primary link to HIV care and treatment among MSM. The objective of the present study was to understand the drivers and barriers to condom use among MSM and the drivers and barriers to HIV testing among MSM.