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Jan, 2009;21 (1): 42-9.

Sexual compulsivity and high-risk sex among Latino men: the role of internalized homonegativity and gay organizations.

Derek J Smolenski, Michael W Ross, Jan M H Risser, B R Simon Rosser
Author Information
  1. Derek J Smolenski: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, TX, USA. Derek.j.smolenski@uth.tmc.edu
PMID: 19085219 DOI: 10.1080/09540120802068803

Abstract

The objective of this study was to measure the correlation between compulsive sexual behavior (CSB) and internalized homonegativity (IH) and determine their association with unprotected anal intercourse in Latino men who have sex with men. Nine hundred sixty-three Latino men completed an Internet survey (MINTS study) in 2002 and provided data on two scale exposures. Logistic regression was used to test interactions and generate effect estimates. Higher IH and association with gay organizations modified the effect of CSB on high-risk sex. Drug and alcohol use also contributed to risk behavior for this subgroup. Overall, CSB had a strong association with high-risk sex. IH and gay organization membership may moderate this relationship, which illuminates an additional factor to consider in studying sexual risk-taking. Further work is needed to validate a path from IH and high-risk sex that incorporates drug or alcohol use.

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Grants

  1. K18 AG063688/NIA NIH HHS
  2. P30 AI036211/NIAID NIH HHS
  3. R01 MH063688/NIMH NIH HHS
  4. AG 63688-01/NIA NIH HHS

MeSH Term

Adult
Compulsive Behavior
Hispanic or Latino
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Internal-External Control
Logistic Models
Male
Organizations
Prejudice
Risk-Taking
Self Concept
Shame
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Unsafe Sex
Young Adult
Journal Article Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

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