Exploring the Relationship between Spirituality and HIV-Related Risk Factors among Young Black College Students

Corbin, Dennis E.; Voisin, Dexter R.; Snell, Cudore L.

doi:10.1080/15381500903130512

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“…This study has corroborated and expanded this literature by documenting that spiritual and/or religious beliefs and access to both private (family and friends) and institutional social supports are reasons also attributed by BMSM for their HIV-negative status. Research based on heterosexually identified youth and African American females has documented that high religiosity is associated with decreased drug and sexual risk behaviors (Corbin, Voisin, and Snell 2009; Miller and Gur 2002; Sinha, Cnaan, and Gelles 2007; Zaleski and Schiaffino 2000). These findings also document that religiosity and spiritual beliefs are central to BMSM engaging in protective behaviors that reduce their risk for contracting HIV.…”

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“Proud I Am Negative”

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Men and Masculinities

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HIV incidence among black men who have sex with men (BMSM) is at epidemic proportions. However, the vast majority of studies have focused on risk factors related to HIV infections with a dearth of research on resiliency and how BMSM maintain seronegativity. Using three focus groups (N ¼ 29) comprised of BMSM in New York City, this study explored psychosocial factors and practices related to maintaining seronegativity. Major themes included having spirituality and/or religious beliefs, access to social supports that held positive expectations, and having personal agency by engaging in seroadaptive harm reduction practices. Overall, findings highlight the importance of addressing HIV stigma, supporting the need for BMSM to be validated, and creating safe spaces that allow them to discuss the challenges related to remaining HIV-negative.

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