INTRODUCTION: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a significant health issue among Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM). Despite existing research, no studies have compared psychosocial factors by self-reported HIV antibody status. METHOD: Participants (n = 150) completed measures of social support, loneliness, depressive symptoms, substance use, and sexual behaviors. RESULTS: Participants with a self-reported HIV-antibody positive status reported lower levels of social support and higher levels of illicit substance use. Hispanic MSM with an unknown HIV antibody status reported more sexual partners. CONCLUSION: More research is needed to address psychosocial factors (social support, loneliness, depressive symptoms), substance use, and sexual behaviors among Hispanic MSM.
INTRODUCTION:Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a significant health issue among Hispanic men who have sex with men (MSM). Despite existing research, no studies have compared psychosocial factors by self-reported HIV antibody status. METHOD:Participants (n = 150) completed measures of social support, loneliness, depressive symptoms, substance use, and sexual behaviors. RESULTS:Participants with a self-reported HIV-antibody positive status reported lower levels of social support and higher levels of illicit substance use. Hispanic MSM with an unknown HIV antibody status reported more sexual partners. CONCLUSION: More research is needed to address psychosocial factors (social support, loneliness, depressive symptoms), substance use, and sexual behaviors among Hispanic MSM.
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HIV; Hispanics; men who have sex with men; risk behaviors
Authors: Steven Meanley; Seul Ki Choi; Azure B Thompson; Jacquelyn L Meyers; Gypsyamber D'Souza; Adaora A Adimora; Matthew J Mimiaga; Mirjam-Colette Kempf; Deborah Konkle-Parker; Mardge H Cohen; Linda A Teplin; Lynn Murchison; Leah H Rubin; Anna A Rubtsova; Deborah Jones Weiss; Brad Aouizerat; Mackey R Friedman; Michael W Plankey; Tracey E Wilson Journal: Drug Alcohol Depend Date: 2021-12-25 Impact factor: 4.492