Table 1 Sociodemographic characteristics among HIV-positive MSM (n = 244)

Age(years)

 18–25

47

19.3%

 26–35

106

43.4%

 > 36

91

37.3%

Ethnicity

 Han

216

88.5%

 Others

28

11.5%

Marital status

 Unmarried

192

78.7%

 Married

52

21.3%

Work or study status

 Full/part-time job

192

78.7%

 Student

20

8.2%

 Unemployed/Retired

32

13.1%

Education

 High school or below

95

38.9%

 University or above

149

61.1%

Monthly income(CNY)

 < 3000

63

25.8%

 3000–9999

145

59.4%

 > 10,000

36

14.8%

Sexual orientation

 Gay

197

80.7%

 Other

47

19.3%

Suicidal ideation

 No

126

51.6%

 Yes

118

48.4%

Depression

 No

78

32.0%

 Yes

166

68.0%

HIV stigma

18.73 ± 7.872