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New and Noteworthy
August 2008
 
July 2008
 
General Reports
     
      Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Does Circumcision Make a Difference to the Sexual Experience of Gay Men?
Findings from the Health in Men (HIM) Cohort.
Mao L, Templeton DJ, Crawford J, et al
J Sex Med. 2008 Apr 15
 Abstract
 
Remembering gay/lesbian media characters: can Ellen and Will improve attitudes toward
homosexuals?.
Bonds-Raacke JM, Cady ET, Schlegel R, et al
J Homosex. 2007;53(3):19-34.
 Abstract
 
Power and Control in Gay Strip Clubs.
Demarco JR. 
J Homosex. 2007;53(1/2):111-127
 Abstract
 
Corpus Callosum Anatomy in Right-Handed Homosexual and Heterosexual Men.
Witelson SF, Kigar DL, Scamvougeras A, et al 
Arch Sex Behav. 2007 Nov 2
 Abstract
 
The Use of Rectal Douches among HIV-uninfected and Infected Men who Have
Unprotected Receptive Anal Intercourse: Implications for Rectal Microbicides.
Carballo-Diéguez A, Bauermeister JA, Ventuneac A, et al
AIDS Behav. 2007 Aug 18;
Abstract
 
The Effectiveness of Respondent Driven Sampling for Recruiting Males Who have Sex
with Males in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Johnston LG, Khanam R, Reza M, et al
AIDS Behav. 2007 Aug 22;
 Abstract
 
Homosexual Mating Preferences from an Evolutionary Perspective: Sexual Selection
Theory Revisited.
Gobrogge KL, Perkins PS, Baker JH, et al 
Arch Sex Behav. 2007 Aug 3;
Abstract
 
Making the invisible visible: Fear and disclosure of sexual orientation at work.
Ragins BR, Singh R, Cornwell JM. 
J Appl Psychol. 2007 Jul;92(4):1103-18.
Abstract
 
Physical Health Complaints Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexual and Homosexually
Experienced Heterosexual Individuals: Results from the California Quality of Life Survey.
Cochran SD, Mays VM.
Am J Public Health. 2007 Apr 26;
 Abstract
 
Those Speedos Become Them: The Role of Self-Objectification in Gay and Heterosexual
Men's Body Image.
Martins Y, Tiggemann M, Kirkbride A. 
Pers Soc Psychol Bull. 2007 Apr 17;
 Abstract
 
Assessing Representativeness of Sampling Methods for Reaching Men Who Have
Sex with Men: A Direct Comparison of Results Obtained from Convenience and Probability
Samples.
Schwarcz S, Spindler H, Scheer S, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2007 Apr 11;
 Abstract
 
Implicit and Explicit Measurements of Sexual Preference in Gay and Heterosexual Men:
A Comparison of Priming Techniques and the Implicit Association Task.
Snowden RJ, Wichter J, Gray NS.
Arch Sex Behav. 2007 Feb 27
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Conceptualization and measurement of homosexuality in sex surveys: a critical review.
Michaels S, Lhomond B. 
Cad Saude Publica. 2006 Jul;22(7):1365-1374.
Abstract
 
The Trouble With "MSM" and "WSW": Erasure of the Sexual-Minority Person in
Public Health Discourse.
Young RM, Meyer IH.
Am J Public Health. 2005 Jul;95(7):1144-9.
Abstract
 
Information needs of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered health care professionals:
results of an Internet survey.
Fikar CR, Keith L.et al
J. Med Libr Assoc. 2004 Jan;92(1):56-65
 Abstract

Association of Co-Occurring Psychosocial Health Problems and Increased Vulnerability
to HIV/AIDS Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Stall R, Mills TC, Williamson J, Hart T8, et al
Am J Public Health 2003 Jun;93(6):939-942
 Abstract

      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
A new model of internalized homophobia in men who have sex with men (MSM)
R Lemery, G J. Burkholder
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Reflections on policy and practices: LGBT veterans' experiences while in the military
A Flentje Santa,  TL. Simpson, KF. Balsam, BN. Cochran
 (135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Secular Trends in the Sexual Repertoire of Men Who Have Sex with Men
S Nelson M Golden
(14 CROI)
 Abstract
 
Early gay-related development and its relationship to long-term health outcomes among gay
and bisexual urban males  
MS Friedman, MP Marshal,  ER Wright, R Stall
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
San Francisco Gay Men's Community Initiative: New approaches for uniting the gay men's
community and fostering new community norms around gay men's health and wellness,
HIV and substance use prevention, and caring and responsibility
D Sebesta, O Macias, VE .Fuqua, J  Imbriani
(134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Early gay-related development and its relationship to long-term health outcomes among gay
and bisexual urban males  
MS Friedman,  MP. Marshal, ER. Wright, R Stall
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Using personal risk time lines to explore risk factors for seroconversion among gay
and bisexual men
G A Elam, N Macdonald, B Evans,  et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Inconsistencies in the use of "MSM" in research: An examination of recent literature
J Harcourt
(133 APHA)
 Abstract

Recommendations from the New York City Gay Men's Health Promotion Task Force
Sell R, , de Stefano G.
(130 APHA)
 Abstract

Is there a rift developing between HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative men in the
gay community?
Wolitski RJ, PhD, Dey A, J Parsons JT, et al.
(130 APHA)
 Abstract
 

  
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What Are Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM)'s HIV Prevention Needs?
UCSF Center for AIDS Studies
Crosby M, DeCarlo P
 December 2000
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Sexual Health Challenges
     
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Erectile and ejaculatory problems in gay and heterosexual men.
Bancroft J, Carnes L, Janssen E, et al   
Arch Sex Behav. 2005 Jun;34(3):285-97.
 Abstract		  
Provider Challenges
     

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A critical intervention in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender health: knowledge and attitude outcomes
among second-year medical students.
Kelley L, Chou CL, Dibble SL, Robertson PA.
Teach Learn Med. 2008 Jul-Sep;20(3):248-53.
 Abstract
 
The Dilemma of Disclosure: Patient Perspectives on Gay and Lesbian Providers.
Lee RS, Melhado TV, Chacko KM, et al  
J Gen Intern Med. 2007 Nov 28
Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Men who have sex with men (MSM): how much to assume and what to ask?
Pitts MK, Couch MA, Smith AM, et al
Med J Aust. 2006 Oct 16;185(8):450-2.
 Paper
 
'I daresay I might find it embarrassing': general practitioners' perspectives on discussing
sexual health issues with lesbian and gay patients.
Hinchliff S, Gott M, Galena E. 
Health Soc Care Community. 2005 Jul;13(4):345-53
 Abstract

Ethical issues in treating gay and lesbian patients.
Drescher J.
Psychiatr Clin North Am 2002 Sep;25(3):605-21, vii-viii
 Abstract

Are HIV care providers talking with patients about safer sex and disclosure?:
A multi-clinic assessment.
Marks G, Richardson JL, Crepaz N, et al
AIDS 2002 Sep 27;16(14):1953-7
 Abstract

Patterns of communication between gay and lesbian patients and their
health care providers.
Klitzman RL, Greenberg JD.
J Homosex 2002;42(4):65-75
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      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Patient-provider communication, STD and HIV testing, and sexual risk perceptions among
men who have sex with men (MSM)
M Mimiaga,  H Goldhammer, A Tetu, et al
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Training needs of medical doctors to improve HIV prevention and support services for MSM
in Kyiv, Ukraine
Sarankov Y.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
African American providers’ intuitive models of why young African American MSM are
vulnerable to HIV
Foster M., Kegeles S., Rebchook G.
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Gay AIDS doctors: an oral history pilot project with gay primary care physicians treating
people with HIV/AIDS since 1980
Marco M.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Sexual risk reduction counseling of young Canadian gay men by their health care
providers
M L Miller, T M Lampinen, K J Chan,  et aL
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Healthcare Inequities/Discrimination
     
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Perceived antigay discrimination and physical health outcomes.
Huebner DM, Davis MC. 
Health Psychol. 2007 Sep;26(5):627-34.
 Abstract

The risks and benefits of accepting men who have had sex with men as blood donors.
Germain M, Remis RS, Delage G.
Transfusion 2003 Jan;43(1):25-33
 Abstract
 

  
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Overview of Health Disparities Affecting Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States
RJ. Wolitski,  R Valdiserri,  R Stall
 (15 APHA)
Abstract
 
Unequal Opportunity: Health Disparities Affecting Gay and Bisexual Men in the
United States
RJ. Wolitski, R Valdiserri, R Stall,  SD Cochran
(15 APHA)
Abstract
 
Health care utilization by sexual minority men and women: Results from the
2003 Gay and Lesbian Medical Association’s health surveys  
J Bradford, TD Do
(132 APHA)
Abstract

Evidence of Health Disparities Among the Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Community
in Los Angeles
S Mills,  M Weber,
(132 APHA)
Abstract
Mental Health
     

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Effects of Time-Limited Dynamic Psychotherapy on Distress Among HIV-Seropositive Men Who Have
Sex with Men.
Pobuda T, Crothers L, Goldblum P, et al  
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2008 May 15
 Abstract
 
A double-blind study of citalopram versus placebo in the treatment of compulsive sexual
behaviors in gay and bisexual men.
Wainberg ML, Muench F, Morgenstern J,  et al 
J Clin Psychiatry. 2006 Dec;67(12):1968-73
 Abstract
 
Rates and predictors of mental illness in gay men, lesbians and bisexual men and
women: Results from a survey based in England and Wales.
Warner J, McKeown E, Griffin M, et al
Br J Psychiatry. 2004 Dec;185:479-85.
 Abstract

Mental health concerns of HIV-infected gay and bisexual men seeking mental health
services: an observational study.
Berg MB, Mimiaga MJ, Safren SA.
Wheaton College, Norton, Massachusetts, USA.
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2004 Nov;18(11):635-43
 Abstract
 
Are we meeting the psychological needs of heterosexual men with HIV disease? A
retrospective case controlled study of referrals to a psychological medicine unit in London, UK.
Orr G, Catalan J, Longstaff C. et al
AIDS Care. 2004 Jul;16(5):586-93.
Abstract
 
Distress and Depression in Men Who Have Sex With Men: The Urban Men's
Health Study.
Mills TC, Paul J, Stall R, Pollack , et al  
Am J Psychiatry. 2004 Feb;161(2):278-85.
 Abstract
 
Addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, and questioning
clients within university psychiatric services: reflections and recommendations.
Tate J, Ross LE.
Can J Commun Ment Health. 2003 Fall;22(2):59-68.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Mental health and quality of life of gay men and lesbians in England and Wales: controlled,
cross-sectional study.
King M, McKeown E, Warner J, et al
Br J Psychiatry. 2003 Dec;183:552-8.
 Paper
 
Relationship of clinical symptoms and substance use in schizophrenia patients on
conventional versus atypical antipsychotics.
Scheller-Gilkey G, Woolwine BJ, Cooper I, ey al
Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse. 2003 Aug;29(3):553-66.
 Abstract
 
Psychiatric and substance dependence comorbidities, sexually transmitted diseases,
and risk behaviors among methamphetamine-dependent gay and bisexual men seeking
outpatient drug abuse treatment.
Shoptaw S, Peck J, Reback CJ, Rotheram-Fuller E
J Psychoactive Drugs. 2003 May;35 Suppl 1:161-8
 Abstract
 
Internalized homophobia: a factor in depression, anxiety, and suicide in the gay and
lesbian population.
Igartua KJ, Gill K, Montoro R.
Can J Commun Ment Health. 2003 Fall;22(2):15-30
 Abstract
 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Mental health morbidity among gay and bisexual men
SD Cochran,  VM.Mays
(135 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Risk for mental disorders in diverse lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations
IH. Meyer,  J Dietrich, S Schwartz
(134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Psychological and social well-being in lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals: Effects of age,
sexual identity, gender, and race
RM Kertzner, , IH Meyer, DM. Frost, MS Stirratt
(134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Mental health morbidity among lesbian, gay, and bisexual Latinos and Asian Americans
in the National Latino and Asian American Survey (NLAAS)
SD Cochran, VM Mays, M Alegria, et al
(134 APHA)
 Abstract

Putting a mental health focus in HIV prevention efforts with African American gay men,
MSM's and brothers on the downlow
V M Mays, S D Cochran, A Zamudio
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Body Image
     
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Raising the bar on the body beautiful: An analysis of the body image concerns
of homosexual men.
Levesque MJ, Vichesky DR.
Body Image. 2006 Mar;3(1):45-55.
Abstract
Ethical Challenges
     
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Ethical guidelines to support ethnographic fieldwork among men who have sex
with men (MSM)
MM Penha, D Candi , MG Shedlin, et al
 (132 APHA)
Abstract
 
Gray areas-ethics and boundaries for outreach workers, while providing services to
MSM and other high-risk populations.
M Soto, K Mount
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Altruism in the gay community: Implications for HIV volunteer organizations
S D Cochran, J Turner, V M Mays, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
Human Rights Challenges
     
           Internet Documents
 
 
FULL-TEXT DOCUMENT
Uganda: State Homophobia Threatens Health and Human Rights
Human Rights Watch
August 23, 2007
 Internet Document
 
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Dealing with homosexuality in a homophobic culture: a self-organization approach.
Iborra A.  
Integr Psychol Behav Sci. 2007 Dec;41(3-4):285-95
 Abstract

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