Psychosocial differences between recently HIV tested and non-tested gay men who reside in smaller US cities. Int J STD AIDS 1995;6(6):436-40
Date
11/01/1995Pubmed ID
8845403DOI
10.1177/095646249500600612Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0029591438 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 13 CitationsAbstract
While a number of studies have examined behavioural and psychosocial correlates of HIV test seeking, most of this research has relied on samples of urban gay men. Less is known about HIV testing rates and factors associated with testing among gay and bisexual men who live in smaller cities. The present research administered surveys to 3969 non-exclusively partnered gay and bisexual men attending gay bars in small American cities to determine (a) rates of HIV test seeking, and (b) how tested and non-tested men differed on a battery of psychosocial indices. A total of 68% of men had been tested for antibodies to HIV--50% in the past year. Men tested for HIV in the past year, compared to men never tested for HIV, knew more people who were HIV positive or were diagnosed with AIDS, had a closer relationship with someone who had died of AIDS, were more likely to be ethnic minorities, reported more conversations with friends about safer sex, and had stronger intentions to use condoms during their next intercourse occasion. Our results indicate that HIV counselling and testing programmes comprise an important component of HIV prevention efforts assisting gay men residing in smaller USA cities.
Author List
Heckman TG, Kelly JA, Roffman RA, Sikkema KJ, Perry MJ, Solomon LJ, Winett RA, Norman AD, Hoffmann RG, Stevenson LYAuthor
Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AIDS SerodiagnosisAdult
Bisexuality
Condoms
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Male
Risk-Taking
Sexual Behavior
Sexual Partners
Social Behavior
Urban Population
