Motivators of HIV Risk-Taking Behavior of Young Gay Latino Men
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Mark A Meyer1, Jane Dimmitt Champion
1School of Nursing at Brookhaven College, Dallas, Texas, markanthonymeyer1@yahoo.com.
Background:
Latinos have been disproportionately affected by HIV, placing young Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) at increased risk within this ethnic community.
Objectives:
The study explored the lived experience of growing up as a young Latino MSM and motivators to HIV risk behaviors.
Design:
Five young Latino MSM ages 18 to 25 years were enrolled in a qualitative, phenomenological study using semistructured interviews followed by a HIV risk-taking behavior survey.
Results:
A relationship was identified between patterns of belonging and self-acceptance of sexual orientation and motivators of HIV sexual risk-taking behavior. La familia, machismo, hiding, and guilt were themes related to belonging and self-acceptance.
Conclusions:
The need to belong and be accepted by the family and self-acceptance of sexual orientation are related to the HIV sexual risk-taking behavior of young Latino MSM. J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc, 2008; 14(4), 310-316. DOI: 10.1177/1078390308321926.
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