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Publication Date: 2009
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Predicting HIV/AIDS-Related Risk Behavior among Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Examination of Psychosocial Perspectives
Sabato, Todd M.
ICHPER-SD Journal of Research, v4 n2 p10-18 Fall-Win 2009
Men who have sex with men (MSM) continue to be disproportionately affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. They represent more than half of all persons living with HIV and over 60% of HIV-infected men. Although as a group MSM no longer account for the majority of new HIV infections, they are estimated to account for 43% of all new infections--more than any other group. Using Social Cognitive Theory as a conceptual framework, this study examined the influence of both psychosocial and demographic features on the sexual risk-taking behaviors of self-identified MSM. (Contains 1 table and 3 figures.)
Descriptors: Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Epistemology, Males, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Homosexuality, At Risk Persons, Health Behavior, Social Cognition, Social Theories, Self Esteem, Self Efficacy, Racial Differences, Educational Attainment, Employment Level, Income, Counseling
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