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Alternative Title:
Arch Sex Behav
Personal Author:
Rodríguez-Díaz, Carlos E. ; Jovet-Toledo, Gerardo G. ; Ortiz-Sánchez, Edgardo J. ; Rodríguez-Santiago, Edda I. ; Vargas-Molina, Ricardo L.
Rodríguez-Díaz, Carlos E. ; Jovet-Toledo, Gerardo G. ; Ortiz-Sánchez, Edgardo J. ; Rodríguez-Santiago, Edda I. ; Vargas-Molina, Ricardo L. Less -
Description:
Most of the research among HIV-positive populations has been approached from behavioral risk models. This is particularly true for those otherwise socially vulnerable groups like men who have sex with men (MSM). As a response to this pattern, we examined data from an ongoing health promotion research being conducted in Puerto Rico (PR). The study is limited to HIV-positive MSM and consists of the participation in a survey interview that includes domains used to assess indicators of socio-economic-related factors (age, educational level, employment, religion, and partnership status) and sexual health (sexual satisfaction, condom use, and sexual health knowledge(SHK)). Participants reported a relatively high level (75 %) of sexual satisfaction and inconsistent condom use (50.9 % reported always using a condom). A deficient (61 %) SHK was also reported. In multivariate analyses, a higher educational level was associated with higher sexual satisfaction (aβ = 3.223; 95 % CI 0.291-6.156) and higher levels of SHK (aβ = 1.328; 95 % CI 0.358-2.297), while unemployment was associated with less condom use (aOR 0.314; 95 % CI 0.122-0.810). Not having a primary sexual partner was associated with less sexual satisfaction (aβ = -3.871; 95 % CI -7.534-0.208) and more condom use (aOR 4.292; 95 % CI 1.310-14.068). Findings support the notion that men of a disadvantaged socioeconomic position may have a poorer sexual health status; with a lower level of education and unemployment leading this disparity. Findings also evidence that partnership status may have a role in the sexual health of HIV-positive MSM. To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive analysis of sexual health and socioeconomic indicators among Hispanic/Latino HIV-positive MSM in PR and in the Caribbean. Findings provide valuable information to address the sexual health needs of an underserved population.
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Adult
Aged
Cross-Sectional Studies
HIV Infections
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Reproductive Health
Sexual Behavior
Socioeconomic Factors
Young Adult

Source:
Arch Sex Behav. 44(7):1949-1958
Pubmed ID:
26123066
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC4561021
Document Type:
Journal Article
Funding:
U01 PS003310/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States ; U54 MD007587/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States ; U01PS003310/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States ; U54MD007587/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States
U01 PS003310/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States ; U54 MD007587/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States ; U01PS003310/PS/NCHHSTP CDC HHS/United States ; U54MD007587/MD/NIMHD NIH HHS/United States Less -
Place as Subject:
Caribbean ; Puerto Rico
Caribbean ; Puerto Rico Less -
Collection(s):
CDC Public Access
Main Document Checksum:
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urn:sha256:3143013749d5243524356bb13adc07bb8603b1ab27bcf4a2a77905c83781a2d7
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