title: Sexual behaviors, sexual health practices, and community engagement among gay and bisexually identified men living in rural areas of the United States.
abstract: Limited research has focused on the sexual behaviors of men who have sex with men (MSM) from rural communities. We examined the sexual and health-related behaviors of MSM living in rural areas of the United States in order to understand the sexual health repertoire of this population. A total of 5,357 participants living in rural settings were recruited online and completed an anonymous Internet-based survey that assessed sexual behaviors, condom use, and men's engagement with various community activities and events. These data provide a greater understanding of sexual health profiles that exist among rural MSM and will help inform the design of effective programs for men in these often underserved communities.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Global and Community Health , George Mason University , Fairfax , Virginia , USA.
authors.forename: Joshua G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Rosenberger
authors.forename: Vanessa
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Schick
authors.forename: Phillip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schnarrs
authors.forename: David S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Novak
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reece
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017280:Condoms / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D060728:Reproductive Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012424:Rural Population / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012919:Social Behavior; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: bisexual; gay; men; rural; sexual behavior