The Relationship of Condom Availability and Sexual Partner Support with HIV/AIDS Prevention Behavior on MSM (Male Sex Male) Group in Palu

MSM is an acronym that describes Men having Sex with Men. MSM is one of the groups with high risk of HIV/AIDS transmission because their sexual behavior is anal and oral sex. Based on data from Palu City Public Health Office in 2019, 94 cases of HIV occurred in MSM (Men Having Sex with Men). The purpose of this study was to determine the factors associated with HIV/AIDS prevention behavior on MSM group in Palu City. The type of research was quantitative with cross sectional approach. The population of 284 people, after using Slovin formula obtained sample of 74 people who were chosen through snawball sampling technique. Data analysis used univariate and bivariate using chi-square test with value of α<0.05. The results showed that the variables of condom availability (p= 0,000) and sexual partner support (p= 0,000) were associated with HIV/AIDS prevention behavior on MSM group in Palu City. There is a relationship between condom availability and sexual partner support with HIV/AIDS prevention behavior on MSM group in Palu City. It is advisable for MSM to increase their preventive behavior by using condoms consistently and utilizing HIV test and counseling services, and health workers can provide care and counseling assistance without stigma and discrimination