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Evaluation of an HIV prevention intervention adapted for black men who have sex with men

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  • Jones, K.T.
  • Gray, P.
  • Whiteside, Y.O.
  • Wang, T.
  • Bost, D.
  • Dunbar, E.
  • Foust, E.
  • Johnson, W.D.

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Objectives. We assessed the efficacy of an HIV behavioral intervention adapted for Black men who have sex with men (MSM). Methods. We conducted serial cross-sectional surveys, 1 baseline measurement followed by initiation of an intervention and 3 follow-up measurements, among Black MSM in 3 North Carolina cities over 1 year. Results. We observed significant decreases in unprotected receptive anal intercourse at 4 months (by 23.8%, n=287) and 8 months (by 24.7%, n=299), and in unprotected insertive anal intercourse (by 35.2%), unprotected receptive anal intercourse (by 44.1%), and any unprotected anal intercourse (by 31.8%) at 12 months (n=268). Additionally, at 12 months, the mean number of partners for unprotected receptive anal intercourse decreased by 40.5%. The mean number of episodes decreased by 53.0% for unprotected insertive anal intercourse, and by 56.8% for unprotected receptive anal intercourse. The percentage of respondents reporting always using condoms for insertive and receptive anal intercourse increased by 23.0% and 30.3%, respectively. Conclusions. Adapting previously proven interventions designed for other MSM can significantly reduce HIV risk behaviors of Black MSM.

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  • Jones, K.T. & Gray, P. & Whiteside, Y.O. & Wang, T. & Bost, D. & Dunbar, E. & Foust, E. & Johnson, W.D., 2008. "Evaluation of an HIV prevention intervention adapted for black men who have sex with men," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 98(6), pages 1043-1050.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2007.120337_5
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2007.120337
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