Testing comprehensive models of disclosure of sexual orientation in HIV-positive Latino men who have sex with men (MSM).
Individuals who disclose their sexual orientation are more likely to also disclose their HIV status. Disclosure of HIV-serostatus is associated with better health outcomes. The goal of this study was to build and test comprehensive models of sexual orientation that included eight theory-informed predictors of disclosure to mothers, fathers, and closest friends in a sample of HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men. US acculturation, gender nonconformity to hegemonic masculinity in self-presentation, comfort with sexual orientation, gay community involvement, satisfaction with social support, sexual orientation and gender of the closest friend emerged as significant predictors of disclosure of sexual orientation.
Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA. lugarica@mcw.edu
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D000328:Adult; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology; D001900:Boston; D004219:District of Columbia; D033062:Friends; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology*; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009519:New York City; D010290:Parents; D012650:Self Disclosure; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult