Authors

Valerie A. Hepburn, nstitute of Public Health Georgia State University
Denyse N. Nanan, Atlanta, Georgia

Risk Factors for HIV Transmission Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta

Abstract

This study assessed and compared demographic factors, psychosocial factors, health seeking behavior, and sexual practices of two convenience samples of Hispanic/Latino gay men and men who have sex with men (MSM) in the metropolitan Atlanta region. The aim was to obtain data on emerging HIV/AIDS patterns in this group. Bilingual surveys were conducted in 2000 and 2006 at local gay bars. Discrepancies observed between HIV/AIDS knowledge and sexual behaviors in 2000 were replicated in 2006. Contrary to expected improvements due to enhanced HIV/AIDS education and awareness, risk behavior for HIV/STDs increased significantly between 2000 and 2006. These findings should inform the design and delivery of programs aimed at meeting the HIV/AIDS prevention, education and treatment needs of this growing population.

First Page

20

Last Page

31

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Recommended Citation

Hepburn, Valerie A. and Nanan, Denyse N. (2007) "Risk Factors for HIV Transmission Among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex With Men in Atlanta," Journal of the Georgia Public Health Association: Vol. 2: No. 2, Article 3.
DOI: 10.20429/jgpha.2007.020203
Available at: https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/jgpha/vol2/iss2/3