title: Evidence-based HIV/STD prevention intervention for black men who have sex with men.
abstract: This report summarizes published findings of a community-based organization in New York City that evaluated and demonstrated the efficacy of the Many Men, Many Voices (3MV) human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/sexually transmitted disease (STD) prevention intervention in reducing sexual risk behaviors and increasing protective behaviors among black men who have sex with men (MSM). The intervention addressed social determinants of health (e.g., stigma, discrimination, and homophobia) that can influence the health and well-being of black MSM at high risk for HIV infection. This report also highlights efforts by CDC to disseminate this evidence-based behavioral intervention throughout the United States. CDC's Office of Minority Health and Health Equity selected the intervention analysis and discussion to provide an example of a program that might be effective for reducing HIV infection- and STD-related disparities in the United States. 3MV uses small group education and interaction to increase knowledge and change attitudes and behaviors related to HIV/STD risk among black MSM. Since its dissemination by CDC in 2004, 3MV has been used in many settings, including health department- and community-based organization programs. The 3MV intervention is an important component of a comprehensive HIV and STD prevention portfolio for at-risk black MSM. As CDC continues to support HIV prevention programming consistent with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy and its high-impact HIV prevention approach, 3MV will remain an important tool for addressing the needs of black MSM at high risk for HIV infection and other STDs.
authors.forename: Jeffrey H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Herbst
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Painter
authors.forename: Hank L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Tomlinson
authors.forename: Maria E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Q000208:ethnology; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000208:ethnology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D009519:New York City; D015397:Program Evaluation; D040242:Risk Reduction Behavior; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D064890:Social Determinants of Health; D014481:United States
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