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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 11/2016

01-11-2016 | Original Paper

HIV Testing Behavior and Social Network Characteristics and Functions Among Young Men Who have Sex with Men (YMSM) in Metropolitan Detroit

Authors: Tiffany C. Veinot, Ebony Caldwell, Jimena Loveluck, Michael P. Arnold, José Bauermeister

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 11/2016

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Abstract

HIV testing promotion is a critical HIV prevention strategy, especially among at-risk groups such as young men who have sex with men (YMSM). Based on a web survey of 194 YMSM (18–24), we examine the association of social network characteristics and functions, and of individual-level characteristics, with three HIV testing behaviors (ever, repeat, and recent testing). Network homophily was associated with recent testing in multivariable models. The network function of information acquisition was associated with ever testing and repeat testing. Perceived stigma regarding HIV-related help-seeking was negatively related to recent testing. Individual characteristics were associated with testing outcomes in all models; age, perceived behavioral control, and positive attitudes had the greatest influence. Individual characteristics had a stronger association with ever testing and repeat testing than network characteristics and functions; however, this relationship was reversed for recent testing. Findings support the value of multi-level and network-focused interventions for promoting HIV testing among YMSM.
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Metadata
Title
HIV Testing Behavior and Social Network Characteristics and Functions Among Young Men Who have Sex with Men (YMSM) in Metropolitan Detroit
Authors
Tiffany C. Veinot
Ebony Caldwell
Jimena Loveluck
Michael P. Arnold
José Bauermeister
Publication date
01-11-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 11/2016
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-016-1296-y

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