| Literature DB >> 26459334 |
Katie Wang1, John E Pachankis2.
Abstract
Gay-related rejection sensitivity has been linked to numerous adverse health outcomes, but its relationship to condomless sex remains unexamined. The present study investigated the role of gay-related rejection sensitivity as a predictor of condomless sex. Gay and bisexual men completed questionnaires measuring rejection sensitivity and condom use self-efficacy as well as a timeline followback interview regarding past 90-day sexual behaviors. Gay-related rejection sensitivity was positively associated with the number of condomless anal sex acts with casual partners, and condom use self-efficacy mediated this association. These findings have important implications for effective HIV prevention efforts among this at-risk population.Entities:
Keywords: Condom use; Gay and bisexual men; Rejection sensitivity; Self-efficacy; Sexual behavior
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Year: 2016 PMID: 26459334 PMCID: PMC4799731 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-015-1224-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AIDS Behav ISSN: 1090-7165