Predictors of risky sexual behavior among young African American men who have sex with men.

Trevor Hart, John L Peterson, Community Intervention Trial for Youth Study Team
Author Information
  1. Trevor Hart: School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Abstract

This study examined the prevalence and correlates of unprotected anal intercourse among 758 young African American men who have sex with men. A quarter of the sample reported unprotected anal intercourse in the past 3 months; nonsupportive peer norms and not carrying condoms predicted risky sexual behavior. Effective interventions are needed that promote the use of condoms by changing peer norms and encouraging carrying condoms.

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Grants

  1. U62/CCU113642/ODCDC CDC HHS
  2. U62/CCU113642-05/ODCDC CDC HHS
  3. U62/CCU214821/ODCDC CDC HHS

MeSH Term

Adolescent
Adult
Black or African American
Analysis of Variance
Attitude to Health
Condoms
Educational Status
Employment
Georgia
HIV Seropositivity
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Needs Assessment
Peer Group
Predictive Value of Tests
Prevalence
Residence Characteristics
Risk-Taking
Social Support
Social Values

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