title: HIV testing preferences among young men of color who have sex with men.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We assessed awareness of and preferences for rapid HIV testing among young, urban men of color who have sex with men and are engaged in high-risk behaviors for HIV.
  
  
  METHODS
  A cross-sectional survey was conducted in New York City among 177 young men who have sex with men (MSM).
  
  
  RESULTS
  Among the 85% of the participants who had previously undergone HIV testing, 43% reported rapid testing at their most recent test. In terms of future tests, 64% would seek rapid testing, as compared with 36% who preferred traditional testing. Those who preferred rapid testing were significantly more likely to have attended at least some college, to have discussed HIV testing with a sexual partner, to be aware of rapid testing, and to have had a previous HIV test.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In general, young MSM of color seem aware of rapid testing. However, our results indicate the need to carefully consider the unique needs of those who are particularly disenfranchised or engaged in high-risk behaviors and who may need concerted efforts around HIV counseling and testing. Likewise, our findings point to a need for more effective education and social marketing strategies.
authors.affiliation: Harlem Health Promotion Center, Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA. atc1@columbia.edu
authors.forename: Alwyn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Cohall
authors.forename: Sheila
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dini
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nye
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Dye
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Neu
authors.forename: Christel
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hyden
mesh_terms: D015492:AIDS Serodiagnosis; D000293:Adolescent; D001741:Black or African American; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino; D018451:Homosexuality, Male; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D057240:Patient Preference; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic