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01-08-2009 | Original Paper

Psychosocial and Behavioral Predictors of Partner Notification After HIV and STI Exposure and Infection Among MSM

Authors: Matthew J. Mimiaga, Sari L. Reisner, Ashley M. Tetu, Kevin Cranston, Thomas Bertrand, David S. Novak, Kenneth H. Mayer

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 4/2009

Abstract

Partner notification (PN) is an essential element of local and state-level HIV/STI prevention and control programs. The current study quantitatively assessed the psychosocial and behavioral predictors of PN use among men who have sex with men (MSM) (n = 189) using multivariable logistic regression procedures. STI history or being HIV-infected were significant predictors of having notified past sexual partners of HIV/STI exposure; engaging in unprotected insertive anal sex and using poppers during sex in the 12 months prior to enrollment resulted in greater odds of PN. Symptoms of social anxiety and having a drinking problem were significant predictors of future willingness to use state department of public health PN services. Efforts to increase PN acceptability should focus on HIV-uninfected MSM, particularly those with STI history. Results suggest how to increase acceptability and use of PN as a public health strategy and underscore the need for counseling as part of the notification process.

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Title: Psychosocial and Behavioral Predictors of Partner Notification After HIV and STI Exposure and Infection Among MSM
Authors: Matthew J. Mimiaga
Sari L. Reisner
Ashley M. Tetu
Kevin Cranston
Thomas Bertrand
David S. Novak
Kenneth H. Mayer
Publication date: 01-08-2009
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 4/2009
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-008-9424-y

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