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This study aimed to assess the prevalence and determine the predictors of HIV testing uptake among young men aged 15\u201324 years in PNG.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n<jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The 2016\u20132018 PNG Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data was used. A total of 1,275 young men aged 15\u201324 years were included in the final analysis. Descriptive, bivariate, and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent predictors of HIV testing. Adjusted odds ratios (AORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were reported. All analyses were adjusted using survey weights to account for unequal sampling probabilities.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n<jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The overall prevalence of HIV testing among young men was 17.1% (95% CI: 15\u201319). Of those who were tested for HIV, about one-third (32.9%) had experienced a sexual debut at age &lt;15 years, and 33.9% inconsistently used condoms during sex. In multivariable analysis, men aged 20\u201324 years (AOR 1.18, 95% CI: 1.00\u20132.31), who owned mobile phones (AOR 1.43, 95% CI: 1.00\u20132.55), who were aware that consistent condom use during sex can reduce HIV risk (AOR 2.18, 95% CI: 1.18\u20134.04), who had paid for sex (AOR 1.75, 95% CI: 1.01\u20135.83), and who had two or more sexual partners (AOR 1.37, 95% CI: 1.01\u20133.14) had increased odds of HIV testing. However, decreased odds of HIV testing were found among men who were never married (AOR 0.51, 95% CI: 0.29\u20130.88), lived in rural areas (AOR 0.54, 95% CI: 0.32\u20130.92), and consistently used condoms during sex (AOR 0.59, 95% CI: 0.34\u20131.01).<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec id=\"sec004\">\n<jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>The findings show that HIV testing is low among young men in PNG. To increase HIV testing uptake among young men, it is crucial to implement comprehensive youth-friendly HIV\/STI education and tailored sensitization programs and enable more accessible and affordable HIV testing services. 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