Sexual behaviors among men who have sex with men: a quantitative cross sectional study in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal [Expression of concern]

• Main Authors: Mishra SR, Khanal V
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dove Medical Press 2013-07-01
• Series: HIV/AIDS : Research and Palliative Care
• Online Access: http://www.dovepress.com/nbspsexual-behaviors-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-a-quantitative-cr-a13698

Mishra SR, Khanal V. HIV/AIDS – Research and Palliative Care. 2013:5 81–88.Following the publication of this article, the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher were alerted to concerns over terminology used, errors in the reference list, and unacceptable levels of similar text with a previously published paper: Deuba K, et al. Risk of HIV infection among men having sex with men in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1010539512441491.The authors were contacted in relation to these concerns and provided timely, adequate answers to all issues raised. The authors admit and apologize for two major mistakes: the missing reference of Deuba et al; and the errors in the reference list. All other concerns were adequately answered.In light of these, the Editor-in-Chief and Publisher are issuing this Expression of Concern to make readers aware of these points.Read the original article