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Open Access 01-12-2024 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Research

Influence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men

Authors: Donte T. Boyd, S. Raquel Ramos, Allysha C. Maragh-Bass, Typhanye V. Dyer, Edem Yaw Zigah, Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba’are

Published in: BMC Public Health | Issue 1/2024

Abstract

Background

Prior research has consistently shown that the involvement of families plays a vital role in reducing risk behaviors, such as engaging in condomless sex, and promoting HIV prevention behaviors among young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM). With the aim of expanding the existing knowledge, this study aimed to examine the specific influence of families and other supportive adults in facilitating casual condom use, partner condom use, HIV testing, and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) utilization among young Black MSM.

Methods

A sample of YBMSM aged 18–29 years (N = 400) was collected online. We used a path analysis to examine the influence of family factors on PrEP stigma and PrEP use. Respondents were recruited from December 1, 2021, to January 31, 2022. We used a path analysis to examine the direct and indirect effects of family factors on PrEP use through HIV testing and encouraging condom use.

Results

Among BMSM, other adult support was positive and directly associated with condom use by both casual partners (β = 0.04, p < .05) and partners (β = 0.17, p < .01). Condom use by casual partners was negative and was directly associated with HIV testing (β = − 0.15, p < .01).

Conclusion

The primary aim of this research was to examine the influence of family and adult support on HIV prevention behaviors among young Black MSM, including condom use, HIV testing, and PrEP use. Our findings highlight the significance of implementing interventions that incorporate families and other supportive adults to enhance the engagement of young Black MSM in HIV prevention behaviors.

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Title: Influence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men
Authors: Donte T. Boyd
S. Raquel Ramos
Allysha C. Maragh-Bass
Typhanye V. Dyer
Edem Yaw Zigah
Gamji Rabiu Abu-Ba’are
Publication date: 01-12-2024
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Published in: BMC Public Health / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2458
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18171-z

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Influence of families and other adult support on HIV prevention outcomes among black men who have sex with men

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Background

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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