Homosexually and nonhomosexually identified men who have sex with men: A behavioral comparison

Doll, Lynda S.; Petersen, Lyle R.; White, Carol; Johnson, Eric S.; Ward, John W.; Group, The Blood Donor Study

doi:10.1080/00224499209551630

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“…The lack of self identification as bisexuals, even if individuals have sex with men and women, and a consequent lack of risk perception is thought to hinder the adoption of safer sex practices. 16 A second type of conclusion was drawn from a study in San Francisco, California, in self-identified bisexual men: even when some individuals were infected through homosexual practices and transmitted HIV to their female partners, profound changes in bisexually identified men significantly lowered the practice of risky behavior with women and men. This change occurred both as a personal risk reduction and as protection for their sexual partners.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sexual behavior patterns and HIV risks in bisexual men compared to exclusively heterosexual and homosexual men

Izazola-Licea¹,

Gortmaker²,

Gruttola³

et al. 2003

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sexual behavior patterns and HIV risks in bisexual men compared to exclusively heterosexual and homosexual men

Izazola-Licea¹,

Gortmaker²,

Gruttola³

et al. 2003

Salud pública Méx

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“…Second, all participants had to report unprotected anal sex in the past 6 months to be eligible for the study. Nongay-identified MSM are less likely than gay-identified MSM to report anal intercourse with male partners (Doll, Petersen, White, Johnson, and Ward, 1992;Goldbaum et al, 1998). If such differences were present in the populations sampled, they would have differentially affected eligibility of DL-identified and non-DL MSM, and thus, the generalizability of findings.…”

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Self-Identification as “Down Low” Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) from 12 US Cities

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) who are on the "down low" (DL) have been the subject of considerable media attention, but few data on this population exist. This exploratory study (N = 455) compared MSM who considered themselves to be on the DL with MSM who did not (non-DL MSM). 20% self-identified as DL. Blacks and Hispanics were more likely than Whites to self identify as DL. MSM who did not identify as gay were more likely than gayidentified MSM to describe themselves as DL. DL-identified MSM were less likely to have had seven or more male partners in the prior 30 days, but were more likely to have had a female sex partner and to have had unprotected vaginal sex. DL-identified MSM were less likely to have ever been tested for HIV than were non-DL MSM. Prevention agencies should expand existing programs for MSM to include specific efforts to reach DL MSM.

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“…In one study, of 209 HIV infected male blood donors, 25% (n = 52) self-identified as heterosexual. This study has shown that HIV infected men who self-identify as heterosexual (n = 52) tend to report sexual behavior that is inconsist with their sexual orientation: 6% reported having exclusive sex with men, 54% exclusively with women, 23% with both men and women, and 17% were currently celibate (Doll, Petersen, White, Johnson, & Ward, 1992). Thus, HIV prevention is needed that focuses on the issues important for those men who self-identify as heterosexual, yet participate in homosexual and bisexual sexual behavior.…”

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The Relationship Between Self-Reported Sexual Orientation and Behavior in a Sample of Middle-Aged Male Injection Drug Users

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Data are sparse on injection drug using (IDU) men who have sex with men (MSM). Previous literature suggests perceived taboos can result in an underreporting of atypical sexual orientation (i.e., bisexuality, homosexuality). As a result, HIV prevention programs have been difficult to mount, particularly programs for IDU-MSM. The association between self-reported sexual orientation and sexual behavior at semi-annual study visits was longitudinally assessed in a population of 1300 male IDUs in Baltimore during the period 1993 to 1998. Overall, a small minority (5%) of the male IDUs inconsistently reported their sexual orientation over time. Logistic regression analyses were performed, which yielded five significant predictors. These men tended to be older, to have been incarcerated, to have attended shooting galleries during follow-up, and were more than twice as likely to be HIV-seropositive (OR, 2.66; 95% CI, 1.62-4.36) compared with those who consistently reported their sexual orientation. Furthermore, men reporting inconsistent sexual orientation tended to engage in higher risk behaviors, suggesting that these men should be especially targeted for interventions.

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Homosexually and nonhomosexually identified men who have sex with men: A behavioral comparison

Cited by 120 publications

References 17 publications

Sexual behavior patterns and HIV risks in bisexual men compared to exclusively heterosexual and homosexual men

Sexual behavior patterns and HIV risks in bisexual men compared to exclusively heterosexual and homosexual men

Self-Identification as “Down Low” Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) from 12 US Cities

The Relationship Between Self-Reported Sexual Orientation and Behavior in a Sample of Middle-Aged Male Injection Drug Users

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