A Longitudinal Study on the Influence of Sibling Support and HIV Testing Among Black Youth

Boyd, Donté T.; Ramos, S. Raquel; Whitfield, Darren L.; Threats, Megan; Adebayo, Oluwamuyiwa Winifred; Nelson, LaRon E.

doi:10.1007/s40615-021-01201-6

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“…However, despite PR MSM having a father present in their lives, they solely relied on their mother for emotional support. Findings for this study corroborate other research findings that sexual minorities report stronger relationships with their mother compared to their father [ 39 ]. Findings for this study also supported other research findings that their father-son relationship deteriorates when their father suspects them of being gay [ 34 ], which usually occurred during adolescence for PR MSM in this study.…”

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“…Straight siblings would reinforce a supportive environment for PR MSM by coming to their defense if they encountered bullying for being a sexual minority and encouraged them not to use drugs, which are important factors associated with HIV susceptibility. A recent study also indicated that Black youth who perceived a loving relationship with their sibling were more likely to get tested for HIV [ 39 ]. However, as a participant indicated for this study that siblings may also have a negative influence regarding their substance use and sexual behaviors, which may increase susceptibility to HIV.…”

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“You are not alone”: Family-based HIV risk and protective factors for Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men in San Juan, PR

García

2022

PLoS ONE

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Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) have the second largest HIV infection rate in the United States and Puerto Rico (PR) has ranked number five with the greatest number of Hispanics living with HIV. This study aims to understand how family affects HIV risk and protective factors for young adults. PR MSM ages 21 through 30 in San Juan, PR completed semi-structured interviews exploring the influence interpersonal family relationships have on HIV risk and protective factors. PR MSM (N = 15) completed a semi-structured in-depth individual interview. NVivo was used for administering a thematic analysis based on the transcripts in the original language of the interview, 14 in Spanish and one in English. The following five general themes emerged from the data analysis: 1) Immediate versus Extended Family; 2) The Matriarch; 3) Fractured Paternal Relationships; 4) Siblings Influence; and 5) Fictive Kin–Creating My Own Family. Findings suggest that the immediate family play an integral role in enhancing HIV protective factors for PR MSM as young adults. This study highlights the importance for developing family-based interventions that reinforce cultural beliefs and values through a strengths-based approach towards enhancing HIV protective behaviors for PR MSM.

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“You are not alone”: Family-based HIV risk and protective factors for Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men in San Juan, PR

García

2022

PLoS ONE

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“…Parent Bonding was measured using a 4-item scale, and the respondents were asked questions such as “how close do you feel to your father?” and “how close do you feel to your mother.” The response categories ranged from 1 = not at all to 5 = very much, and higher scores indicated an increase in parent–child relationships. The Cronbach’s alpha for this scale was 0.75 (range = 1–5) [ 36 ].…”

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The Mental Health of Black Youth Affected by Community Violence: Family and School Context as Pathways to Resilience

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Black youth who experience community violence occupy multiple environments with varying levels of influence on how they display resiliency to prevent adverse mental health outcomes. Considering the recent rise of mental health concerns (i.e., increase in suicidal outcomes) among Black youth, along with the abundance of research illustrating the detrimental impact of community violence, more research is needed to examine how different environmental factors (e.g., family and school) shape how youth protect their mental health while displaying resiliency navigating community violence. The purpose of this study was to examine how family and school contexts predict Black youths’ ability to display resiliency to navigate community violence and prevent adverse mental health outcomes. This study utilized a path analysis to examine the associations between parent relationships, parent bonding, school climate, resilience to adverse community experiences, community violence, and mental health among 548 Black adolescents in Chicago. Findings highlight that parent relationships, parent bonding, and school climate influence the association between resilience to community violence and mental health outcomes among Black youth. Implications for mental health practice and policy among Black youth are discussed.

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The importance of developmental assets in HIV prevention behaviors among young black men who have sex with men (MSM)

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Harris,

Abu-Ba’are

et al. 2024

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Developmental assets are critical to the health and wellbeing of youth. The current study examines the influence of developmental assets on PrEP use and HIV testing among YBMSM ages 18–24. Using a cross-sectional survey of YBMSM (N = 225), this study explored the role of external (e.g., family support, other adult support) and internal (e.g., personal responsibility) assets in explaining HIV prevention behaviors. Participants were recruited from Mechanical Turk (M-Turk) internet-based platform, social media sites, and community-based organizations. A path analysis was conducted to investigate the direct/indirect effects of internal and external assets on PrEP use and HIV testing. Family support (β = 0.40, p < 0.001) and other adult support (β = 0.22, p = 0.004) were both associated with personal responsibility. Personal Responsibility (β = 0.15, p = 0.03) and positive identity (β = 0.28, p < 0.001) were both associated with an increase HIV testing. Personal responsibility was positively associated with increased PrEP use (β = 0.30, p < 0.001). Our study results indicated that external assets play a role in helping to build internal assets that support increased HIV testing and PrEP use among YBMSM. Our findings suggest the need for strength-based interventions that help YBMSM build assets and increase HIV prevention behaviors.

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A Longitudinal Study on the Influence of Sibling Support and HIV Testing Among Black Youth

Cited by 3 publications

References 27 publications

“You are not alone”: Family-based HIV risk and protective factors for Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men in San Juan, PR

“You are not alone”: Family-based HIV risk and protective factors for Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men in San Juan, PR

The Mental Health of Black Youth Affected by Community Violence: Family and School Context as Pathways to Resilience

The importance of developmental assets in HIV prevention behaviors among young black men who have sex with men (MSM)

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