Exploring HIV prevention needs for nongay-identified black and African American men who have sex with men: a qualitative exploration.
OBJECTIVE
The objectives of this study were to describe ways in which black men who have sex with men (MSM) identify their sexual identities, explore their views of HIV prevention interventions, and assess barriers to recruiting men for future study participation.


METHODS
Focus groups were conducted with 25 black MSM who have sex with women. Thematic analyses were conducted.


RESULTS
Factors influencing HIV/AIDS prevention perceptions included men's responses and reactions to homosexual labels and vies, sexual behaviors, contextual factors, and self-worth. Men also expressed a need to discuss ambivalent feelings about same-sex sexual encounters.


CONCLUSIONS
The qualitative study provided insights into the significance of sexual identity and sexual labeling for black MSMs' HIV prevention needs.
Wheeler
Darrell P
DP
Hunter College-City University of New York, New York, NY 10021, USA. dwheeler@hunter.cuny.edu
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001727:Bisexuality; D044383:Black People; D003144:Communication Barriers; D017144:Focus Groups; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D007063:Identity Crisis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009519:New York City; D001741:Black or African American