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25.04.2018 | Original Paper

The Influence of Religion and Spirituality on HIV Prevention Among Black and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men, New York City

verfasst von: Kathryn Drumhiller, José E. Nanín, Zaneta Gaul, Madeline Y. Sutton

Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health | Ausgabe 5/2018

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Abstract

The influence of religion and spirituality (R/S) on HIV prevention has been understudied, especially for Black and/or Latino men who have sex with men (BLMSM), who bear a disproportionate burden of HIV, and who are part of racial/ethnic communities with high engagement in R/S. The specific aim of this study was to explore perspectives about R/S among BLMSM to inform HIV prevention strategies and reduce HIV-related health disparities. Data from 105 qualitative interviews with BLMSM were analyzed; 58 (55%) stated that R/S had no personal influence on HIV prevention. For those reporting any R/S influence, main themes were: (1) R/S positively influenced decision-making and self-respect, (2) perceived judgment and stigma by religious communities, (3) belief in a higher power, and (4) altruism. These findings can inform faith-based HIV prevention interventions for BLMSM.

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Titel: The Influence of Religion and Spirituality on HIV Prevention Among Black and Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men, New York City
verfasst von: Kathryn Drumhiller
José E. Nanín
Zaneta Gaul
Madeline Y. Sutton
Publikationsdatum: 25.04.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Religion and Health / Ausgabe 5/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0626-y

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