title: Exploring HIV prevention needs for nongay-identified black and African American men who have sex with men: a qualitative exploration.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Hunter College-City University of New York, New York, NY 10021, USA. dwheeler@hunter.cuny.edu
authors.forename: Darrell P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Wheeler
mesh_terms: 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