HIV acquisition and transmission among men who have sex with men and women: What we know and how to prevent it

McCree, Donna Hubbard; Oster, Alexandra M.; Jeffries, William L.; Denson, Damian; Lima, Ashley C.; Whitman, Hilary; Ivy, Wade; Henny, Kirk D.

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2017.04.024

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“…AmongMSM only, who accounted for 68% of incident HIV infection in 2015, 37% of the infections were among black MSM [1,2]. The disparities in HIV infection among black MSM are associated with myriad social and contextual factors that exist in their sexual and social networks [1,3]. Addressing these factors is critical to eliminating disparities and reducing HIV infection among black MSM.…”

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“…MSM include at least two subgroups, men who have sex with men only (MSMO) and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW); MSMW represent an estimated 35% of MSM [3,4]. MSMW experience unique social and contextual factors that may affect their sexual risk behavior [3]. Because their sexual networks include both men and women, MSMW may experience a type of sexual minority stigma, e.g., "biphobia," a social stressor that can affect their mental health and promote risky sexual behavior [4].…”

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Comparison of Selected Sociodemographic Characteristics and Sexual Risk Behaviors of Black/African American Men Who Have Sex with Men Only and Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women, Southeastern United States, 2013–2016

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Purpose-Compare selected sociodemographic and sexual risk characteristics of black/African American (black) men who have sex with men only (MSMO) and men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) in the southeastern United States (the South). Methods-We conducted bivariate and multivariable analyses to explore the sociodemographic characteristics and sexual risk behaviors of 584 MSMW and MSMO in the South. Results-MSMW had lesser odds of having a college or graduate degree (aOR = 0.32; 95% CI = 0.19, 0.54) and having ≥ 2 male oral sex partners (aOR = 0.20; 95% CI = 0.08, 0.48) compared to MSMO. MSMW had greater odds of being homeless (aOR = 3.11; 95% CI = 1.80, 5.38) and selecting "top" sexual position (aOR = 1.70; 95% CI = 1.07, 2.72) compared to MSMO. Conclusion-MSMW in the South experience social and structural factors that may affect their risk for HIVinfection. Strategies to address these factors should be considered in prevention and care efforts for this population.

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Comparison of Selected Sociodemographic Characteristics and Sexual Risk Behaviors of Black/African American Men Who Have Sex with Men Only and Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women, Southeastern United States, 2013–2016

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“…Bisexual men comprise a subgroup of MSM who are at risk of HIV infection. Data from the National Survey of Family Growth (2002, 2006–2010, and 2011–2013 cycles) suggest that about 35% of MSM are bisexual men (McCree et al, 2017); about 121,800 bisexual men are living with HIV (Friedman et al, 2014b). Research shows that bisexual men engage in less HIV risk behavior compared with other MSM.…”

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“…Additionally, correlation between lack of sexual identity disclosure and riskier sexual behavior further magnifies the need for understanding communication patterns of black and Hispanic/Latino bisexual men (Bingham, Harawa, & Williams, 2013). To date, no evidence-based interventions have addressed the HIV prevention needs for bisexual men in general and black and Hispanic/Latino bisexual men in particular (McCree et al, 2017). However, research literature includes only a dearth of analyses on HIV-related communication patterns specifically about bisexual men (separate and distinct from analyses of MSM in general) to inform such interventions.…”

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“My Sexuality…It Creates a Stress”: HIV-Related Communication Among Bisexual Black and Latino Men, New York City

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Men who have sex with men and women (including bisexual men) comprise 35% of all men who have sex with men (MSM) in the U.S. It is estimated that 121,800 men who have been bisexually active within the past year are living with HIV in the U.S. Communication about HIV may result in risk-reduction behaviors. However, little is known about the nature or context for HIV prevention communication among bisexual men, particularly for blacks and Hispanic/Latinos who are disproportionately at greater HIV risk. Therefore, we explored patterns and contexts of HIV-related communications occurring within personal social networks among bisexual black and Hispanic/Latino men. Using respondent-driven sampling methods, we conducted semi-structured interviews from 2011 to 2012 among 36 participants living in New York City. We examined interview responses from participants for main themes using computer-assisted thematic analyses. The three main themes identified were: (1) communication strategies (e.g., "You can tell a lot from how a person responds just by the tone of their voice"), (2) barriers (e.g., "My sexuality…it creates a stress"), and (3) motivations for these communications (e.g., "I know that's a(n) issue in the black community…if I could help another brother, I will do it"). Our findings can inform HIV prevention efforts such as social messaging campaigns and other risk-reduction interventions designed for bisexual men.

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Author MRF has received an honorarium and travel expenses reimbursement for serving as a consultant to Gilead Sciences, Inc. in June 2018 for the purposes of providing scientific input for a grant mechanism in development concentrating on HIV and aging. Authors MRF and RDS received travel expenses reimbursements from Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the purposes of speaking at AIDSImpact conference in July 2015, specifically for a symposium on syndemics and the HIV prevention and care continuum.

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HIV acquisition and transmission among men who have sex with men and women: What we know and how to prevent it

Cited by 17 publications

References 14 publications

Comparison of Selected Sociodemographic Characteristics and Sexual Risk Behaviors of Black/African American Men Who Have Sex with Men Only and Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women, Southeastern United States, 2013–2016

Comparison of Selected Sociodemographic Characteristics and Sexual Risk Behaviors of Black/African American Men Who Have Sex with Men Only and Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women, Southeastern United States, 2013–2016

“My Sexuality…It Creates a Stress”: HIV-Related Communication Among Bisexual Black and Latino Men, New York City

Prevalence and Correlates of PrEP Awareness and Use Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women (MSMW) in the United States

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