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HIV Testing Behavior and Social Network Characteristics and Functions Among Young Men Who have Sex with Men (YMSM) in Metropolitan Detroit

verfasst von: Tiffany C. Veinot, Ebony Caldwell, Jimena Loveluck, Michael P. Arnold, José Bauermeister

Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior | Ausgabe 11/2016

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Abstract

HIV testing promotion is a critical HIV prevention strategy, especially among at-risk groups such as young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Based on a web survey of 194 YMSM (18–24), we examine the association of social network characteristics and functions, and of individual-level characteristics, with three HIV testing behaviors (ever, repeat, and recent testing). Network homophily was associated with recent testing in multivariable models. The network function of information acquisition was associated with ever testing and repeat testing. Perceived stigma regarding HIV-related help-seeking was negatively related to recent testing. Individual characteristics were associated with testing outcomes in all models; age, perceived behavioral control, and positive attitudes had the greatest influence. Individual characteristics had a stronger association with ever testing and repeat testing than network characteristics and functions; however, this relationship was reversed for recent testing. Findings support the value of multi-level and network-focused interventions for promoting HIV testing among YMSM.

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Titel: HIV Testing Behavior and Social Network Characteristics and Functions Among Young Men Who have Sex with Men (YMSM) in Metropolitan Detroit
verfasst von: Tiffany C. Veinot
Ebony Caldwell
Jimena Loveluck
Michael P. Arnold
José Bauermeister
Publikationsdatum: 02.02.2016
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior / Ausgabe 11/2016
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-016-1296-y

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