title: HIV Testing Preferences Among MSM Members of an LGBT Community Organization in Los Angeles.
abstract: Lack of regular HIV testing puts African American, Asian, and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) at high risk for HIV infection. Rapid self-testing may be an effective option for these men. We explored acceptability, preferences, and usability of HIV self-test kits with MSM of color using semi-structured focus groups to discuss HIV testing history, reasons for testing, and self-testing preferences. Participants (n = 21) lived in Los Angeles, identified as MSM of color, and were 18-35 years of age. Discussions were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using grounded theory. Participants expressed needs for (a) accessibility, (b) privacy, (c) local support, and (d) access to testing professionals. Self-testing for HIV infection may be an effective method for high-risk MSM. Effective self-testing programs need to consider accessibility, confidentiality, and support to increase routine testing. Community-based organizations have an opportunity to increase HIV testing for MSM of color.
authors.forename: Alexandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Medline
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Daniels
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marlin
authors.forename: Sean
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Greg
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Emily
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Jeffrey D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Klausner
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001741:Black or African American / Q000523:psychology; D001213:Asian / Q000523:psychology; D003219:Confidentiality; D059026:Diagnostic Self Evaluation; D017144:Focus Groups; D066296:Grounded Theory; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D015141:Los Angeles; D008297:Male; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D057240:Patient Preference; D036301:Qualitative Research; D014481:United States; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: HIV prevention; HIV self-testing; men who have sex with men; rapid testing