학술논문
Comparison of the Influence of Internalized Homonegativity on Sexual Risk Behavior of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Spain and Turkey.
Document Type
Article
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Subject
*RISK-taking behavior
*STRUCTURAL equation modeling
*HIV infections
*HOMOPHOBIA
*HOMOSEXUALITY
*SAFE sex
*HEALTH literacy
*MEN who have sex with men
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ISSN
1931-7611
Abstract
Objectives: This study aimed to understand how the association between internalized homonegativity (IH) and sexual risk behavior differed in Spain (N = 3,336) and Turkey (N = 550). Methods: We used multigroup structural equation modeling. Results: HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) knowledge mediated the relationship between IH and sexual risk behavior among MSM in Spain, but not among men in Turkey. Higher HIV/PrEP knowledge was associated with higher sexual risk behavior among MSM in Spain, while among MSM in Turkey the association was in the opposite direction. Conclusions: The meaning of safe-sex may differ across contexts, and this should be taken into consideration when tailoring HIV prevention programs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]