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Clinical Trials
Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	Recruiting HIV-positive Men Who have Sex with Men in a randomized control trial LA Hatfield, ME Ghiselli, G Kilian, et al (136th APHA) Abstract

Sex with Men Who Claim to be HIV-Negative

Journal Papers, s, and Commentaries

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Unintentional HIV exposures from young men who have sex with men who disclose being
HIV-negative.
Mackellar DA, Valleroy LA, Behel S. et al
AIDS. 2006 Aug 1;20(12):1637-1644.
Abstract

Multiple Challenges

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Community Planning, HIV Prevention, and a Needs Assessment for Men Who Have
Sex With Men: The South Beach Health Survey.
Webster RD, Darrow WW, Paul JP, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 May;32(5):321-327.
Abstract

Unrecognized HIV Infection, Risk Behaviors, and Perceptions of Risk Among
Young Men Who Have Sex With Men: Opportunities for Advancing HIV Prevention
in the Third Decade of HIV/AIDS.
Mackellar DA, Valleroy LA, Secura GM
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Apr 15;38(5):603-614.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Project SNAP (Social Networks and Partnerships): An innovative examination into the transmission risk
behaviors, health beliefs and psychosocial features of HIV-infected and uninfected men who have sex with
men (MSM) in the South
LB Hightow-Weidman, CE Golin, CG Sheps
(136th APHA)
Abstract

Coping Self-Efficacy and HIV Sexual Transmission Risk Behavior in a Clinic-Based Cohort of
HIV-Positive Men
MA Tello, H-C Yeh, SN Patel, et al
(135 APHA)
Abstract

HIV RNA

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Higher Concentration of HIV RNA in Rectal Mucosa Secretions than in Blood and
Seminal Plasma, among Men Who Have Sex with Men, Independent of Antiretroviral
Therapy.
Zuckerman RA, Whittington WL, Celum CL, et al
Infect Dis. 2004 Jul 1;190(1):156-61.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
	Complex HIV-1 Populations Prior to Seroconversion in Men Who Have Sex with Men: Analysis of HIV-1 Plasma RNA Positive-Seronegative Subjects from the MACS G Gottlieb, L Heat (14 CROI) Abstract

Internet Documents
	HIV/AIDS among Men Who Have Sex with Men CDC June 2007 Fact Sheet

ARV Resistance

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Antiretroviral Drug Resistance and Risk Behavior Among Recently HIV-Infected Men
Who Have Sex With Men.
Gorbach PM, Drumright LN, Javanbakht M, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2008 Feb 14
Abstract

ARV Adherence

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

What HIV-positive men who have sex with men think is important to treatment adherence:
A content analysis
SN Du Bois, CM. Holland, D McKirnan
(136th APHA)
Abstract

HIV Transmission

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Gay Men Who Engage in Group Sex are at Increased Risk of HIV Infection and Onward Transmission.
Prestage GP, Hudson J, Down I, et al
AIDS Behav. 2008 Sep 26.
Abstract

The Effect of Antiretroviral Therapy on Secondary Transmission of HIV among Men Who
Have Sex with Men.
McCormick AW, Walensky RP, Lipsitch M, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2007 Apr 15;44(8):1115-22
Abstract

Commercial Sex Venues: A Closer Look At Their Impact on The Syphilis and HIV
Epidemics Among Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Aynalem G, Smith L, Bemis C, et al |
Sex Transm Infect. 2006 Aug 2;
Abstract

Predicting HIV Transmission Risk Among HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex With Men:
Findings From the Healthy Living Project.
Morin SF, Steward WT, Charlebois ED,et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2005 Oct 1;40(2):226-235.
Abstract

Psychosocial correlates of transmission risk behavior among HIV-seropositive gay and
bisexual men.
O'leary A, Wolitski RJ, Remien RH, et al
AIDS. 2005 Apr;19:S67-S75.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Use of a structured sex diary to explore situational factors impacting HIV transmission risk episodes among
HIV+ MSM
PA Wilson, SH Cook, J McGaskey, et al
(136th APHA)
Abstract

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Which HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in care are most likely to transmit
HIV to others?
K Mayer
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Poster Presentation

Identification of risk criteria predictive of HIV seroconversion in men
who have sex with men
TW Menza
(2006 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

The Same Transmission Dynamics Drive the Fast Gay and Slow African HIV
Epidemics
BL Rapatski JA Yorke, F Suppe
(2004 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract/Slides

Factors Associated With Potential Exposure to and Transmission of HIV in
a Probability Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men
DD Brewer, MR Golden, HH Handsfield, et al
(2004 National STD Preention Conference)
Abstract/Slides

HIV Pathogenesis

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

	CONFERENCE PDF POSTER Loss of GB Virus C Viremia over Time Is Associated with Faster HIV Disease Progression among HIV⁺ Homosexual Men with an Imputed Date of Seroconversion A Van der Bij, N Kloosterboer, M Prins. et al (11 CROI) PDF Poster Abstract

	Correlates of Resistance to HIV-1 Infection in Homosexual Men with High-risk Sexual Behavior FA Koning, C A Jansen, J Dekker, et al (11 CROI) Abstract

Testing/Screening

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Rapid vs. Standard HIV Testing in Bathhouses: What is Gained and Lost?
Huebner DM, Binson D, Dilworth SE, et al
AIDS Behav. 2008 Aug 26.
Abstract

National study of HIV testing in men who have sex with men attending genitourinary clinics
in the United Kingdom.
Munro HL, Lowndes CM, Daniels DG, et al
Sex Transm Infect. 2008 Aug;84(4):265-70.
Abstract

Trends in HIV testing among homosexual and bisexual men in eastern Australian states.
Prestage G, Jin F, Zablotska IB, et al
Sex Health. 2008 Jun;5(2):119-23
Abstract

Prevalence and correlates of HIV testing in a multi-site sample of young men who have sex with
men.
Sumartojo E, Lyles C, Choi K. et al
AIDS Care. 2008 Jan;20(1):1-14.
Abstract

FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Rapid HIV Testing Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Men at Gay Pride Events --- Nine U.S.
Cities, 2004--2006
CDC
MMWR June 22, 2007 / 56(24);602-604
Paper

Bathhouse-Based Voluntary Counseling and Testing Is Feasible and Shows Preliminary
Evidence of Effectiveness.
Huebner DM, Binson D, Woods WJ, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Aug 31;
Abstract

Targeted screening for primary HIV infection through pooled HIV-RNA testing in men who
have sex with men.
Stekler J, Swenson PD, Wood RW,
AIDS. 2005 Aug 12;19(12):1323-5
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

MSM Attending STD Clinics HIV Testing more Frequently: Implications for HIV Prevention and
Surveillance
J Helms
(2008 National STD Prevention Conference)
Abstract

POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
HIV and STD Screening and Diagnosis among Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) Attending an
Urban Gay Men's Clinic
A Shahkolahi
(2007 National HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference)
Presentation

HIV test locations and information received by MSM and heterosexual men and women
M Milnamow, JL. Lauby
(135 APHA)
Abstract

HIV Disclosure

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Stigma, social inequality, and HIV risk disclosure among Dominican male sex workers.
Padilla M, Castellanos D, Guilamo-Ramos V, et al
Soc Sci Med. 2008 Aug;67(3):380-8.
Abstract

Psychosocial and Behavioral Predictors of Partner Notification After HIV and STI Exposure and Infection
Among MSM.
Mimiaga MJ, Reisner SL, Tetu AM, et al
AIDS Behav. 2008 Jul 18.
Abstract

Vengeance, HIV Disclosure, and Perceived HIV Transmission to Others.
Moskowitz DA, Roloff ME.
AIDS Behav. 2008 May 30.
Abstract

Disclosure of Positive HIV Serostatus by Men Who Have Sex with Men to Family and
Friends Over Time.
Serovich JM, Esbensen AJ, Mason TL.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2007 Jul;21(7):492-500.
Abstract

HIV Disclosure by Men Who have Sex with Men to Immediate Family over Time.
Serovich JM, Esbensen AJ, Mason TL.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Aug;19(8):506-17.
Abstract

ARV-Resistance

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Antiretroviral drug resistance, HIV-1 tropism, and HIV-1 subtype among men
who have sex with men with recent HIV-1 infection.
Eshleman SH, Husnik M, Hudelson S, et al
AIDS. 2007 May 31;21(9):1165-1174.
Abstract

The Probable Source of Both the Primary Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) HIV-1 Strain Found in a
Patient with Rapid Progression to AIDS and a Second Recombinant MDR Strain Found in a
Chronically HIV-1-Infected Patient.
Blick G, Kagan RM, Coakley E, et al
J Infect Dis. 2007 May 1;195(9):1250-9.
Abstract

Correlates of resistance to HIV-1 infection in homosexual men with high-risk sexual
behaviour.
Koning FA, Jansen CA, Dekker J, et al
AIDS. 2004 May 21;18(8):1117-1126.
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Age Discordance and Drug Resistance Predict Clustering of HIV among Recently Infected
MSM in San Diego, California
L Drumright, S Little, D Richman, et al
(14 CROI)
Abstract

Projection to 2010 of Trends in Multi-drug-resistant HIV in Infectious Gay Men
AN. Phillips
(13 CROI)
Abstract

Trends in transmitted antiretroviral drug resistance in men who have sex with men
MSM) attending genitourinary medicine clinics in England, Wales, and Northern |
Ireland (E/W/NI)
G Rinck, ID Tatt, G Murphy
(15IAC)
Abstract

Drug resistance prevalence declines in recently infected subjects having sex with men
but not in those using drug injections: results from the Montreal Primary HIV-Infection
Cohort
JP Routy, B Brenner, D Rouleau, et al.
(12 Int Drug Resistance Workshop)
Abstract

Age-Related Risk

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Age-related risk for HIV infection in men who have sex with men: examination of
behavioral, relationship, and serstatus variables.
Crepaz N, Marks G, Mansergh G, et al.
Abstract

Knowledge/Beliefs/Attitudes

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prospective Study of Attitudinal and Relationship Predictors of Sexual Risk in the Multicenter
AIDS Cohort Study.
Ostrow DG, Silverberg MJ, Cook RL
AIDS Behav. 2007 Apr 5;
Abstract

A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Men Who Have Sex With Men: Perceptions About Sexual Risk, HIV and Sexually
Transmitted Disease Testing, and Provider Communication.
Mimiaga MJ, Goldhammer H, Belanoff C, et al
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Jun 28;
Abstract

Perceptions of Lifetime Risk and Actual Risk for Acquiring HIV Among Young Men Who
Have Sex with Men.
Mackellar DA, Valleroy LA, Secura GM,
AIDS Behav. 2006 Jun 22;
Abstract

Perceptions of HIV/AIDS by Deaf Gay Men.
Mallinson RK.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2004 Jul-Aug;15(4):27-36.
Abstract

Importance of Sex Partner HIV Status in HIV Risk Assessment Among Men Who
have Sex With Men.
Golden MR, Brewer DD, Kurth A, et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2004 Jun 1;36(2):734-742.
Abstract

Explaining gay men's unrealistic optimism about becoming infected with HIV.
Gold RS.
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Feb;15(2):99-102
Abstract

HIV Treatments Optimism Among Gay Men: An International Perspective.
International Collaboration on HIV Optimism.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr 2003 Apr 15;32(5):545-550
Abstract

I'm less at risk than most guys': gay men's unrealistic optimism about becoming
infected with HIV.
Gold RS, Aucote HM.
Int J STD AIDS 2003 Jan;14(1):18-23
Abstract

Are HIV drug advertisements contributing to increases in risk behavior
among men in San Francisco, 2001?
Klausner JD, Kim A, Kent C.
AIDS 2002 Nov 22;16(17):2349-50
Abstract

The relation between beliefs about drug treatments for HIV and sexual risk behavior
in gay and bisexual men.
Huebner DM, Gerend MA.
Ann Behav Med 2001 Fall;23(4):304-12
Abstract

Is 'knowing people with HIV/AIDS' associated with safer sex in men who have sex
with men?
Mansergh G, Marks G, Miller L, et al
AIDS 2000 Aug 18;14(12):1845-51
Abstract

Understanding HIV risks of chronic drug-using men who have sex with men.
Rhodes F, Deren S, Wood MM, et al.
AIDS Care 1999 Dec;11(6):629-48
Abstract

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Thematic analysis of HIV-negative identity and sexual risk among gay men in New York City
H Yi, A Shidlo, H Koegel
(15IAC)
Abstract

Beliefs about HIV reinfection (superinfection) and associated risk behaviors among a diverse
cohort of HIV-infected (HIV+) men who have sex with men (MSM)
G Colfax, G Mansergh, R Guzman, et al
(14IAC)
Abstract

Discordant Relationships

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Seroconcordant sexual partnerings of HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men
Halkitis PN, Green KA, Remien RH, et al
AIDS. 2005 Apr;19:S77-S86.
Abstract

HIV transmission risk behaviours among HIV-positive persons in serodiscordant
relationships.
Kalichman SC, Rompa D, Luke W, Austin J.
Int J STD AIDS 2002 Oct;13(10):677-82
Abstract

HIV Transmission

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

POWERPOINT POSTER PRESENTATION
Which HIV-infected men who have sex with men (MSM) in care are most likely to transmit
HIV to others?
K Mayer
(XVII International AIDS Conference)
Poster Presentation

"Extra-Marital" Sex

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

"Extramarital" sex: is there an increased risk for HIV transmission? A study of
male couples of mixed HIV status.
Wagner GJ, Remien RH, Carballo-Dieguez A.
AIDS Educ Prev 1998 Jun;10(3):245-56
Abstract

Counseling

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

A computer-driven, peer-counseling program increases sexual safety among
HIV-positive men
D McKirnan, M Tolou-Shams
(135 APHA)
Abstract

Sexual Dysfunction

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Associations Between Substance Use, Erectile Dysfunction Medication and
Recent HIV Infection Among Men Who have Sex with Men.
Drumright LN, Gorbach PM, Little SJ, Strathdee SA.
AIDS Behav. 2007 Dec 7
Abstract

Factors associated with sexual problems in HIV-positive gay men.
Cove J, Petrak J.
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Nov;15(11):732-6.
Abstract

Antiretroviral therapy is associated with sexual dysfunction and with increased
serum oestradiol levels in men.
Lamba H, Goldmeier D, Mackie NE, Scullard G.
Int J STD AIDS. 2004 Apr;15(4):234-7.
Abstract

Delay in Medical Care

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

Delay in medical care after HIV diagnosis in men of color who have sex with men
Hodges J, Stevens DE, Kaveh Khoshnood K.
(130 APHA)
Abstract

HIV+ Psychosocial Challenges

Depression

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Predicting fatigue and depression in HIV-positive gay men.
Barroso J, Preisser JS, Leserman J, et al.
Psychosomatics 2002 Jul-Aug;43(4):317-25
Abstract

Stress

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Randomized clinical trial of cognitive behavioral stress management on human
immunodeficiency virus viral load in gay men treated with highly active antiretroviral
therapy.
Antoni MH, Carrico AW, Duran RE, et al
Psychosom Med. 2006 Jan-Feb;68(1):143-51.
Abstract

Group Therapy/Intervention

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Effects of a Supportive-Expressive Group Intervention on Long-Term Psychosocial
Adjustment in HIV-Infected Gay Men.
Weiss JL, Mulder CL, Antoni MH, et al
Psychother Psychosom 2003 May-Jun;72(3):132-40
Abstract

Treatment Optimism

Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

Prevalence of treatment optimism-related risk behavior and associated factors among men
who have sex with men in 11 states, 2000-2001.
Sullivan PS, Drake AJ, Sanchez TH.
AIDS Behav. 2006 Jun 10;
Abstract

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Factors Associated With Potential Exposure to and Transmission of HIV in a Probability Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men DD Brewer, MR Golden, HH Handsfield, et al (2004 National STD Preention Conference) Abstract/Slides

Last Update: October 28, 2008
Documents identified with this icon are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader

Factors Associated With Potential Exposure to and Transmission of HIV in
a Probability Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men
DD Brewer, MR Golden, HH Handsfield, et al
(2004 National STD Preention Conference)
Abstract/Slides