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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 10/2020

01-10-2020 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Substantive Review

The Role of Networks in Racial Disparities in HIV Incidence Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States

Authors: Stephen Bonett, Steven Meanley, Robin Stevens, Bridgette Brawner, José Bauermeister

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 10/2020

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Abstract

Network factors have been proposed as potential drivers of racial disparities in HIV among Black and Latino men who have sex with men (MSM). This review aimed to synthesize the extant literature on networks and racial disparities in HIV among MSM and identify potential directions for future research. We searched databases for peer-reviewed articles published between January 1, 2008 and July 1, 2018. Articles were included if the sample was comprised primarily of racial/ethnic minority MSM and measured one or more network characteristics. (n = 25). HIV prevalence in networks, social support, and structural barriers were linked to disparities in HIV for Black MSM. Future research should focus on intervention development around social support and other strategies for risk reduction within networks. Given the contribution of structural factors to racial/ethnic HIV disparities, network-level interventions should be paired with policies that improve access to housing, jobs, and education for MSM.
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Metadata
Title
The Role of Networks in Racial Disparities in HIV Incidence Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in the United States
Authors
Stephen Bonett
Steven Meanley
Robin Stevens
Bridgette Brawner
José Bauermeister
Publication date
01-10-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 10/2020
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-020-02798-1

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