Interventions to modify sexual risk behaviors for preventing HIV infection in men who have sex with men

Promotion of safe sex: evaluation of a community-level intervention programme in gay bars, saunas and sex shops

“…This theory-based intervention had a significant impact on reducing risky unprotected anal intercourse in the gay community. The overall effect of 19% found in the present study was similar to the values reported in the meta-analyses of Johnson et al [31,32]. In their most recent meta-analysis [32], they reported that behavioural interventions for MSM reduced unprotected sex between 16 and 27%.…”

“…According to Ellis et al [34] and Johnson et al [31], community-level interventions involving peers and popular opinions leaders are particularly effective in reducing risky sexual behaviours among MSM, especially for interventions which promote interpersonal skills among younger populations or sub-groups at higher behavioural risk. Kegeles and Hart [36] also noted that communitybased interventions offer the advantage of reaching people who would not otherwise participate in facility-based interventions and who may be at higher risk than many who enrol in small group or individual interventions.…”

Promotion of safe sex: evaluation of a community-level intervention programme in gay bars, saunas and sex shops

“…This theory-based intervention had a significant impact on reducing risky unprotected anal intercourse in the gay community. The overall effect of 19% found in the present study was similar to the values reported in the meta-analyses of Johnson et al [31,32]. In their most recent meta-analysis [32], they reported that behavioural interventions for MSM reduced unprotected sex between 16 and 27%.…”

“…According to Ellis et al [34] and Johnson et al [31], community-level interventions involving peers and popular opinions leaders are particularly effective in reducing risky sexual behaviours among MSM, especially for interventions which promote interpersonal skills among younger populations or sub-groups at higher behavioural risk. Kegeles and Hart [36] also noted that communitybased interventions offer the advantage of reaching people who would not otherwise participate in facility-based interventions and who may be at higher risk than many who enrol in small group or individual interventions.…”

Intergenerational Sex as a Risk Factor for HIV Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review

“…While interventions aimed at addressing sexual networks, such as sexual preferences by age and ethnicity are likely not feasible [94],our findings suggest that YMSM may benefit from enhanced public health messaging about HIV risks inherent in intergenerational relationships. There is notable gap in HIV prevention programs targeted specifically at YMSM [109], and no gold standard exists for the delivery of HIV prevention programs to YMSM [110]. However, HIV prevention messaging regarding HIV risks associated with intergenerational sex may be integrated into different types of interventions, including school-based sexual education regarding sexual health and identity formation, family-based HIV preventions programs, Web-based and community-based outreach services.…”

Management of unprotected sexual encounters

“…Choice of investigations after unprotected sex is guided by sexual history, with opportunistic STI testing indicated for population groups at increased risk. Condom use remains the most effective HIV prevention strategy, 28 , 29 but targeted use of PEP is considered to be a cost‐effective biological adjunct to HIV prevention when its use is restricted to high‐risk exposures. In Australia, HIV‐infected people and their partners, as well as homosexually active men, should be informed about PEP.…”

Promotion of safe sex: evaluation of a community-level intervention programme in gay bars, saunas and sex shops

“…This theory-based intervention had a significant impact on reducing risky unprotected anal intercourse in the gay community. The overall effect of 19% found in the present study was similar to the values reported in the meta-analyses of Johnson et al [31,32]. In their most recent meta-analysis [32], they reported that behavioural interventions for MSM reduced unprotected sex between 16 and 27%.…”

“…According to Ellis et al [34] and Johnson et al [31], community-level interventions involving peers and popular opinions leaders are particularly effective in reducing risky sexual behaviours among MSM, especially for interventions which promote interpersonal skills among younger populations or sub-groups at higher behavioural risk. Kegeles and Hart [36] also noted that communitybased interventions offer the advantage of reaching people who would not otherwise participate in facility-based interventions and who may be at higher risk than many who enrol in small group or individual interventions.…”

Intergenerational Sex as a Risk Factor for HIV Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review

“…While interventions aimed at addressing sexual networks, such as sexual preferences by age and ethnicity are likely not feasible [94],our findings suggest that YMSM may benefit from enhanced public health messaging about HIV risks inherent in intergenerational relationships. There is notable gap in HIV prevention programs targeted specifically at YMSM [109], and no gold standard exists for the delivery of HIV prevention programs to YMSM [110]. However, HIV prevention messaging regarding HIV risks associated with intergenerational sex may be integrated into different types of interventions, including school-based sexual education regarding sexual health and identity formation, family-based HIV preventions programs, Web-based and community-based outreach services.…”

Management of unprotected sexual encounters

“…Choice of investigations after unprotected sex is guided by sexual history, with opportunistic STI testing indicated for population groups at increased risk. Condom use remains the most effective HIV prevention strategy, 28 , 29 but targeted use of PEP is considered to be a cost‐effective biological adjunct to HIV prevention when its use is restricted to high‐risk exposures. In Australia, HIV‐infected people and their partners, as well as homosexually active men, should be informed about PEP.…”

Promotion of safe sex: evaluation of a community-level intervention programme in gay bars, saunas and sex shops

“…This theory-based intervention had a significant impact on reducing risky unprotected anal intercourse in the gay community. The overall effect of 19% found in the present study was similar to the values reported in the meta-analyses of Johnson et al [31,32]. In their most recent meta-analysis [32], they reported that behavioural interventions for MSM reduced unprotected sex between 16 and 27%.…”

“…According to Ellis et al [34] and Johnson et al [31], community-level interventions involving peers and popular opinions leaders are particularly effective in reducing risky sexual behaviours among MSM, especially for interventions which promote interpersonal skills among younger populations or sub-groups at higher behavioural risk. Kegeles and Hart [36] also noted that communitybased interventions offer the advantage of reaching people who would not otherwise participate in facility-based interventions and who may be at higher risk than many who enrol in small group or individual interventions.…”

Intergenerational Sex as a Risk Factor for HIV Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Scoping Review

“…While interventions aimed at addressing sexual networks, such as sexual preferences by age and ethnicity are likely not feasible [94],our findings suggest that YMSM may benefit from enhanced public health messaging about HIV risks inherent in intergenerational relationships. There is notable gap in HIV prevention programs targeted specifically at YMSM [109], and no gold standard exists for the delivery of HIV prevention programs to YMSM [110]. However, HIV prevention messaging regarding HIV risks associated with intergenerational sex may be integrated into different types of interventions, including school-based sexual education regarding sexual health and identity formation, family-based HIV preventions programs, Web-based and community-based outreach services.…”

Management of unprotected sexual encounters

“…Choice of investigations after unprotected sex is guided by sexual history, with opportunistic STI testing indicated for population groups at increased risk. Condom use remains the most effective HIV prevention strategy, 28 , 29 but targeted use of PEP is considered to be a cost‐effective biological adjunct to HIV prevention when its use is restricted to high‐risk exposures. In Australia, HIV‐infected people and their partners, as well as homosexually active men, should be informed about PEP.…”