Sexual Diversity Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in an Inner-City Community

Miller, Maureen; Serner, Malin; Wagner, Meghan E.

doi:10.1093/jurban/jti021

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“…Although concentrated groups of high-risk male populations with bisexual behavior and heterosexual identity have not been identified in many cultures and communities, they are known to exist. Examples of these are often the populations described as being "on the down low" in US culture (Miller, Serner, & Wagner, 2005;Millett, Malebranche, Mason, & Spikes, 2005), and while being "on the down low" does not necessarily equate to a marginalized population, the lack of bisexual identification and the compartmentalization and separation of their homosexual behavior from their heterosexual behavior is reminiscent of the esquineros' behaviors. Other work in Latino populations in the United States and in other Latin American countries also reflects this type of population, even though specific pockets of these groups have not been described.…”

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High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

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In this paper we describe sex with men, including the frequency of sex and unprotected sex, among high-risk, heterosexually-identified men in urban, low-income, coastal Peru. During 2001-2002, a random community-based sample of these men was administered an epidemiologic survey collecting sexual risk behavior data. Among the 924 high-risk heterosexually-identified men, 131 NIH-PA Author ManuscriptNIH-PA Author Manuscript NIH-PA Author Manuscript (14.2%) reported at least one male partner in the past 6 months. Of these, 113 (86.3%) reported male and female partners and among those with partners of both sexes, 84.2% and 57.0% of sex acts with female and male partners, respectively, were unprotected, (RR 1.48, 95% CI = 1.31-1.68). We observed a high rate of recent bisexual behavior compared to past studies showing frequent, unprotected sex with male and female partners. This population has substantial potential to act as a bridge population between and their male and female partners and should be addressed by prevention programs.

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High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

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“…Although past research on bisexually identified and behaviorally bisexual men has been conducted among ethnic and racially diverse samples, the existing research on non-gay identified MSMW is limited by its exclusive focus on African American (Lichtenstein, 2000;Martinez & Hosek, 2005;Miller, Serner, & Wagner, 2005;Wheeler, 2006) and Latino men (Finlinson, Colon, Robles, & Soto, 2006;Munoz-Laboy & Dodge, 2005;Williams, Wyatt, Resell, Peterson, & Asuan-O'Brien, 2004). Although bisexual behavior, non-gay identification, and non-disclosure of same-sex behavior are more common among African American and Latino men than among White non-Hispanic men Kennamer, Honnold, Bradford, & Hendricks, 2000;McKirnan, Stokes, Doll, & Burzette, 1995;Montgomery, Mokotoff, Gentry, & Blair, 2003;Rietmeijer, Wolitski, Fishbein, Corby, & Cohn, 1998;Ross et al, 2003), research indicates that a substantial number of White men are also non-gay identified, non-disclosing, and bisexually active (Earl, 1990;Goldbaum, Perdue, & Higgins, 1996;Weatherburn, Hickson, Reid, Davies, & Crosier, 1998).…”

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Sexual Behaviors of Non-gay Identified Non-disclosing Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women

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The sexual behaviors of non-gay identified men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) who do not disclose their same-sex behavior to their female partners (referred to by some as men "on the down low") were examined, including the potential for these men to serve as a "bisexual bridge" for HIV and STD acquisition and transmission. Self-reported sexual behavior data were collected as part of an exploratory study of an ethnically diverse (41% African American, 35% Latino, 22% White, and 2% Asian) sample of 46 non-gay identified, non-disclosing MSMW in New York City. Men reported significantly more male than female sexual partners, but more frequent sex with females. The prevalence and frequency of unprotected sex did not differ significantly between male and female partners in the past 3 months. Men reported risk behavior more often with steady female and steady male partners (e.g., wives, girlfriends, boyfriends) than with more casual male and female partners (regular uncommitted partners, one-night stands). Men, especially African American/Black men, were significantly less likely to report receptive sexual behaviors with men than insertive behaviors. Unprotected sex was common with male and female partners in the past 3 months (e.g., 35% of anal sex with men; 50% of vaginal sex). Indeed, 22% of the sample (38% of those who had both recent males and female partners) reported both unprotected vaginal sex and unprotected anal sex with a male partner during the past 3 months. Although the study was limited by a small convenience sample, the findings suggest that non-gay identified non-disclosing MSMW are at risk for the acquisition and transmission of HIV and STDs, and may serve as a potential bridge, suggesting the need for further research and intervention targeting this unique population.

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“…This clearly documents the need for better strategies to motivate BMSM to use HIV counseling and testing services. The need to conduct stringent studies on HIV prevention and facilitators to HIV testing among BMSM has never been more timely (Miller, Serner, & Wagner, 2005).…”

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“HIV Is Still Real”: Perceptions of HIV Testing and HIV Prevention Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

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Rising HIV infection rates have been recently occurring among Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) in the United States. As a result, promoting HIV testing among members of this population is now considered a priority among local and federal health officials. A study was conducted to explore concerns about HIV testing among BMSM in New York City. In early 2006, data were gathered from focus groups with 29 BMSM. Discussions revealed factors affecting HIV testing, including stigma, sexuality, religion, race, and class, emphasizing responsibility, testing concerns, and media influences, among others. Recommendations were submitted to New York City health officials to inform HIV testing and prevention efforts.

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Sexual Diversity Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in an Inner-City Community

Abstract: Dramatic increases in HIV-incidence rates have been documented for Black men who have sex with men (MSM

Cited by 98 publications

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High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

High Rates of Sex with Men among High-Risk, Heterosexually-Identified Men in Low-Income, Coastal Peru

Sexual Behaviors of Non-gay Identified Non-disclosing Men Who Have Sex with Men and Women

“HIV Is Still Real”: Perceptions of HIV Testing and HIV Prevention Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

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