The Effect of Trauma on Recent Inconsistent Condom Use Among Young Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Miller, Robin Lin; Reed, Sarah; McNall, Miles; Forney, Jason

doi:10.1080/15381501.2012.749820

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“…On the basis of previous analyses (Miller, Mcnall, Reed, & Forney, 2013), we anticipated that participants from the Detroit area would exhibit different health profiles than participants from elsewhere. Of the 29 nonsyndemic young men, 97% were residents of the Detroit Metropolitan Area.…”

Section: Sexual Behaviormentioning

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Thriving and Adapting: Resilience, Sense of Community, and Syndemics among Young Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Reed

Miller

2016

American J of Comm Psychol

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We examined resilience associated with the avoidance of psychosocial health conditions (i.e., syndemics) that increase vulnerability for HIV among young Black gay and bisexual men. We used analytic induction to compare a sample of 23 men who showed no evidence of syndemic conditions to a sample of 23 men who experienced syndemic conditions. The men who avoided syndemics reported supportive relationships with people who helped them to develop a strong sense of identity, provided them with opportunities to give back to their communities, and promoted positive norms about health. In contrast, the men experiencing syndemic conditions described numerous instances of trauma and oppression that infringed upon their desire to form positive relationships. Among these men, experiences of oppression were associated with shame, identity incongruence, social isolation, relational disconnection, mistrust of men, and expectations of further marginalization. We examined participants' experiences through the framework of the psychosocial sense of community. Results of this study provide evidence for using strength-based intervention strategies to prevent syndemic conditions. Findings suggest that to attenuate socio-structural barriers to health and comorbid psychosocial health concerns, interventions must address young men's social isolation and promote positive identity and sense of community. Keywords SyndemicsHIV prevention Gay and bisexual men Black men Resilience Adolescents and young adults

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Section: Sexual Behaviormentioning

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Thriving and Adapting: Resilience, Sense of Community, and Syndemics among Young Black Gay and Bisexual Men

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Miller

2016

American J of Comm Psychol

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“…These relationship features can discourage condom use through beliefs that condoms reflect a lack of trust in one’s partner, or the assumption that sex with a primary partner is safe (Kubicek et al, 2008). Moreover, an emerging line of research links elevated HIV risk in YMSM with problematic relationship characteristics, including feeling trapped (Mustanski et al, 2011) and experiencing intimate partner violence (IPV) (Miller, Reed, McNall, & Forney, 2013). These negative relational factors impact YMSM’s perceived ability or motivation to adopt or advocate for safer sex behaviors with one’s partner.…”

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Evaluating the Relationship-Oriented Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills Model of HIV Preventive Behaviors in Young Men Who Have Sex With Men

Macapagal¹,

Greene²,

Andrews³

et al. 2016

AIDS Education and Prevention

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Most HIV infections among young men who have sex with men (YMSM) occur within primary partnerships. Research on YMSM’s knowledge, motivation, and behavioral skills regarding relationship-related HIV prevention, and how these correspond to HIV risk and partnership characteristics, is limited. We examined links among the Relationship-Oriented Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (RELO-IMB) model, relationship characteristics, and HIV risk in 96 YMSM. Condomless sex with a primary partner was associated with low relationship-related HIV preventive information, motivation, and behavioral skills. Lack of HIV testing and alcohol use before sex were associated with low behavioral skills. In multivariate analyses, behavioral skills were the only consistent predictor of these outcomes. Regarding relationship characteristics, feeling trapped in the relationship or being physically abused by a partner was associated with low motivation and behavioral skills. The RELO-IMB model can be used to understand HIV risk in relationships and points to targets for relationship-specific HIV prevention education for YMSM.

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“…Identifying the key predictors of condom use and condom decision making is of vital importance in addressing the burgeoning HIV epidemic among AGBM. Several studies of AGBM have found that an increase in HIV risk behaviors, including reduced condom use, are associated with factors including relationship length, 5,6 illicit drug use 7 , sexual partner age 8 , and experiences of trauma 9 (for a review see 1 ). Additionally, engagement in unprotected anal intercourse (UAI) has been shown to be significantly associated with individual differences in impulsive decision making and sensation-seeking 10 .…”

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A Mixed-Methods Study of Condom Use and Decision Making Among Adolescent Gay and Bisexual Males

Mustanski¹,

DuBois²,

Prescott

et al. 2014

AIDS Behav

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Young men who have sex with men have the highest rates of new HIV infections in the U.S., but they have been understudied relative to other populations. As a formative step for the development of a text messaging HIV prevention intervention, this mixed methods study aimed to understand how adolescent gay and bisexual males (AGBM) make decisions about condom use and factors that may differ based on age, sexual experience, and rural versus urban residency. Four online, asynchronous focus groups were conducted with 75 14–18 year old AGBM across the U.S. Qualitative analyses uncovered themes related to relationship influences on condom use (e.g. marriage, trust), access issues, and attitudes and experiences that both encouraged as well as discouraged condom use. Mixed methods analyses explored differences between groups in endorsement of themes. For example, younger and sexually experienced participants were more likely to report the cost of condoms was prohibitive and sexually experienced and rural youth were more likely to describe being influenced by emotional aspects of the relationship. These data highlight both opportunities for as well as the importance of tailoring HIV prevention programs for sub-groups of AGBM.

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The Effect of Trauma on Recent Inconsistent Condom Use Among Young Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Cited by 11 publications

References 50 publications

Thriving and Adapting: Resilience, Sense of Community, and Syndemics among Young Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Thriving and Adapting: Resilience, Sense of Community, and Syndemics among Young Black Gay and Bisexual Men

Evaluating the Relationship-Oriented Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills Model of HIV Preventive Behaviors in Young Men Who Have Sex With Men

A Mixed-Methods Study of Condom Use and Decision Making Among Adolescent Gay and Bisexual Males

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