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en Utilization of Voluntary Counselling and Testing Clinic in Elderly Male HIV/AIDS Patients Aims: The increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS in Indonesia, particularly among the male sex group (MSM), poses a significant public health challenge. A crucial approach to tackling this challenge involves offering Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) services. Despite their availability, the utilization of VCT services among men who have sex with men (MSM) faces significant obstacles, such as stigma, inadequate awareness, and apprehension about receiving test outcomes. This study sought to investigate the determinants affecting the use of VCT services among MSM living with HIV/AIDS at Kendari City Hospital. Instrument & Methods: This research utilized an observational analytic design with a cross-sectional methodology. Eighty-two respondents were chosen through a simple random sampling method from a population of 428 individuals. Data was collected using a structured and validated questionnaire encompassing knowledge, attitudes, family support, peer support, and behaviors. Data analysis involved univariate analysis, bivariate testing using the Chi-Square method, and multivariate analysis employing logistic regression. Findings: A positive attitude (aOR=10.78; p=0.005) and positive actions (aOR=8.63; p=0.009) significantly influenced the utilization of VCT services. In the univariate analysis, family and peer support exhibited significant associations. However, the multivariate analysis did not identify these factors as significant predictors. Similarly, knowledge initially demonstrated a notable relationship but did not retain its significance after adjusting for other variables. Conclusion: Individual attitudes and actions are the main factors influencing MSM's utilization of VCT services.   HIV/AIDS,Sexual Behavior,HIV Testing,Attitude,Social Support, 341 346 http://ijwph.daneshafarand.org/browse.php?a_code=A-10-2257-1&slc_lang=en&sid=3 A. Kusnan 1003194753284600379582 1003194753284600379582 Yes Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medical, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia DP Sartiah 1003194753284600379522 1003194753284600379522 No Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia R. Majid 1003194753284600379521 1003194753284600379521 No Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia A. Asriati 1003194753284600379520 1003194753284600379520 No Department of Medical Community, Faculty of Medical, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia L. Jumu 1003194753284600379519 1003194753284600379519 No Department of Nursing, Health Polytechnic of Ministry of Health Jayapura, Papua, Indonesia R. Rahmawati 1003194753284600379894 1003194753284600379894 No Department of Public Health, Faculty of Public Health, Halu Oleo University, Kendari, Indonesia