Factors Associated with HIV-Testing History among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (BMSM) in Los Angeles County
- 1 July 2013
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Behavioral Medicine
- Vol. 39 (3), 52-59
- https://doi.org/10.1080/08964289.2013.779565
Abstract
Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) are disproportionately affected with HIV, and nearly half are unaware of their status. Those unaware of their status are more likely to engage in risky behavior; thus, HIV-testing uptake is crucial. This study explored correlates of past-two-year HIV-testing history. BMSM (n = 102) completed self-administered questionnaires. Fisher exact test indicated that BMSM at clubs/bars and Gay Pride events had higher rates of being tested within the past two years (86%–65%) than did participants who responded to online advertisements (44%, p < .001). Among those untested for HIV, slightly half reported receptive anal sex without a condom (48%, p = .033), used the Internet seeking sex (54%, p < .001), low HIV knowledge (52%, p = .005), and less education. Literacy and tailored online interventions might be worth considering to increase HIV-testing uptake.Keywords
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