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We analyzed baseline survey data from MSM (\n                    <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009=\u20091004) in an mHealth HIV testing trial in Mumbai and Thane, India. We assessed factors associated with U\u2009=\u2009U awareness and agreement (HIV treatment optimism) using multivariable Poisson regression. U\u2009=\u2009U awareness (29%) was associated with English survey completion, searching for sexual health information online, awareness of PrEP\/PEP, and participation in MSM-focused HIV prevention programs (all\n                    <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u2009&lt;\u20090.05). Overall, 50% of the participants agreed with HIV treatment optimism, which was associated with searching for sexual health information online, PrEP knowledge, and being out about their sexual orientation. 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