Malefo, Matshidiso AdelaideAyo-Yusuf, Olalekan AbdulwahabMokgatle, Mathildah M.2024-03-122024-03-122023-10-17Malefo, M.A., Ayo-Yusuf, O. & Mokgatle, M.M. Risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men. African Journal of Primary Health Care and Family Medicine 2023;15(1), a4080. https://DOI.org/10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.4080.2071-2928 (print)2071-2936 (online)10.4102/phcfm.v15i1.4080http://hdl.handle.net/2263/95156DATA AVAILABILITY : Raw data were generated at Sefako Makgatho Health Science University. Derived data supporting the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, M.A.M., on request.CORRECTION : Malefo MA, Ayo-Yusuf O, Mokgatle MM. Corrigendum: Risk factors for sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. 2024;16(1), a4660. https://doi.org/10.4102/ phcfm.v16i1.4660.BACKGROUND : Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a global public health concern and sub-Saharan Africa, has limited data on STIs in the men who have sex with men (MSM) population. Syndromic management has controversies for treating asymptomatic STIs (ASTIs. AIM : The aim of this study was to describe the risk factors for STIs among MSM SETTING : This study was conducted in Tshwane North, Gauteng Province in South Africa. METHODS : A cross-sectional quantitative design was employed using structured questionnaires, rapid plasma reagent test, from December 2021 to May 2022. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were used for statistical analysis. RESULTS : A total of 200 MSM with the mean age of 27.6, standard deviations: 6.8 participated, and STIs prevalence was 66%, with 37% concurrent infections. Ureaplasma urealyticum was (24%), Mycoplasma hominis (23%), Chlamydia trachomatis (20%), Treponema pallidum (20%) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (9%). The risk factors for acquisition of STI include having a new partner in the last month (OR = 1.68; CI: 0.98-3.13. CONCLUSION : The prevalence of ASTIs is high. Serial and multiple sexual partners are the risk factors. CONTRIBUTION : This study contributes to the body of knowledge of the burden of STIs among high-risk population.en© 2023. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.AsymptomaticRisk factorsSexual behaviourAlcohol useMen who have sex with men (MSM)Sexually transmitted infection (STI)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)SDG-03: Good health and well-beingArticle