Article ; Online: Patterns of Sexual Behavior and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Young Men Who Have Sex With Men.
2018 Volume 45, Issue 6, Page(s) 387–393
Abstract: Purpose: Young men who have sex with men (MSM) are at an increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Recent research has documented the importance of understanding the multidimensional nature of sexual risk behavior; however, little is ... ...
Abstract | Purpose: Young men who have sex with men (MSM) are at an increased risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Recent research has documented the importance of understanding the multidimensional nature of sexual risk behavior; however, little is known about how multidimensional patterns of sexual behavior among MSM may be associated with STIs. Method: This study applies latent class analysis to data from a large, HIV- sample of 18- to 25-year-old MSM recruited from social and sexual networking Web sites (N = 5965; 76% white, 11% Latino, 5% black, 4% Asian, 4% other; 74% homosexual, 21% bisexual, 1% heterosexual, 3%, unsure/questioning 1% other) to uncover multidimensional patterns of past-year sexual behaviors, partner factors, and protective behavior and their associations with self-reported STI diagnosis. Results: We selected a model with 8 classes, with nearly half of participants belonging to a class marked by multiple behaviors with more than 1 partner, and smaller numbers of individuals in classes with a smaller number of behaviors, romantic relationships, and sexual inactivity. Class membership was associated with recent STI diagnosis, with classes marked by no penetrative sex or receptive anal sex with consistent condom use having lower prevalence than those with inconsistent condom use, including those engaging in only insertive anal sex. Conclusions: Findings suggest heterogeneity of behaviors within MSM and that prevention messages may be more effective if they are tailored to individuals' patterns of sexual behavior, as well as demographic and sociocontextual factors. |
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MeSH term(s) | Adolescent ; Adult ; Bisexuality ; HIV Infections/epidemiology ; Heterosexuality/statistics & numerical data ; Homosexuality, Male/statistics & numerical data ; Humans ; Male ; Online Social Networking ; Risk-Taking ; Safe Sex ; Sexual Behavior/statistics & numerical data ; Sexual Partners ; Sexual and Gender Minorities/statistics & numerical data ; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/diagnosis ; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/epidemiology ; Young Adult |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2018-02-21 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article ; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
ZDB-ID | 435191-5 |
ISSN | 1537-4521 ; 0148-5717 |
ISSN (online) | 1537-4521 |
ISSN | 0148-5717 |
DOI | 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000767 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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