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General Challenges
     
           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Men Who have Sex with Men: Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Estimated HIV/AIDS Prevalence at the State and
County Level, Florida.
Lieb S, Arons P, Thompson DR, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2008 Jun 10.
Abstract
 
Sexual Behavior, Sexual Identity, and Substance Abuse Among Low-Income Bisexual and Non-Gay-Identifying
African American Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Harawa NT, Williams JK, Ramamurthi HC, et al 
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 Jun 11.
 Abstract
 
Racial Disparities in HIV Incidence Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men:
The Baltimore Young Men's Survey.
Sifakis F, Hylton JB, Flynn C, et al
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Sep 6;
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
 
Correlates of Risk Patterns and Race/Ethnicity among HIV-Positive Men who have
Sex with Men.
O'leary A, Fisher HH, Purcell DW, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2007 Feb 13
 Abstract
 
Internet Chat Rooms: Connecting With a New Generation of Young Men of Color at Risk
for HIV Infection Who Have Sex With Other Men.
Fields SD, Wharton MJ, Marrero AI, et al
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2006 Nov-Dec;17(6):53-60.
 Abstract
 
Recruiting Minority Men Who Have Sex With Men for HIV Research: Results From a
4-City Campaign.
Silvestre AJ, Hylton JB, Johnson LM, et al  
Am J Public Health. 2006 May 2;
Abstract
 
Psychosocial Issues Among Gay- and Non-Gay-Identifying HIV-Seropositive African
American and Latino MSM.
Williams JK, Wyatt GE, Resell J,  et al
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol  2004 Aug;10(3):268-86.
 Abstract
 
Triple jeopardy: targeting older men of color who have sex with men.
Jimenez AD.
Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2003 Jun 1;33(2 Suppl):S222-5.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
HIV/AIDS Among Racial/Ethnic Minority Men Who Have Sex with Men -- United States,
1989-1998
CDC
MMWR Vol 49, No 01;4 01/14/2000
Paper

Ethnic identity, gay identity, sexual sensation seeking and HIV risk taking among
multiethnic men who have sex with men.
Chng CL, Geliga-Vargas J.
AIDS Educ Prev 2000 Aug;12(4):326-39
 Abstract
 
Effect of race on insurance coverage and health service use for HIV-infected gay men.
 Kass N, Flynn C, Jacobson L, et al
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr Hum Retrovirol 1999 Jan 1;20(1):85-92
 Abstract
 

 
         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
 
Community Involvement Project: Innovating New Methods of Outreach, HIV Testing, and
Clinical Care for High Risk Young Men of Color in Oakland, California
AA. Donovan, B Halpern-Felsher, H Wesson
(134 APHA)
Abstract
 
Racial/ethnic differences in gay identity-related factors and their association with sexual
risk among men who have sex with men
Flores S., Mansergh G., Marks G., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

Unexplained racial disparities in HIV seroprevalence among young men who have sex
with men (MSM), New York City (NYC) public settings, 1997-2000: need to apply
qualitative ethnographic methods to epidemiologic research
L V Torian, B A Koblin, V Guilin,  et al
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
Asian/Pacific Islander Challenges
     
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
"Perceived group devaluation, depression, and HIV-risk behavior among Asian gay men":
Correction to Chae and Yoshikawa
(2008).Chae DH, Yoshikawa H. 
Health Psychol. 2008 May;27(3):
 Abstract
 
Dual identity among gay Asian Pacific Islander men.
Operario D, Han CS, Choi KH. 
Cult Health Sex. 2008 Jun;10(5):447-61.
 Abstract
 
A Qualitative Exploration of the Relationship Between Racism and Unsafe Sex Among
Asian Pacific Islander Gay Men.
Han CS.
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 Feb 20
 Abstract
 
Trends in Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Sexual Risk Behavior, and HIV Infection
Among Asian/Pacific Islander Men Who Have Sex With Men, San Francisco, 1999-2005.
Raymond HF, Chen S, Truong HH, et al  
Sex Transm Dis. 2006 Aug 28;
 Abstract
 
High Level of Hepatitis B Infection and Ongoing Risk Among Asian/Pacific Islander
Men Who Have Sex With Men, San Francisco, 2000-2001.
Choi KH, McFarland W, Neilands TB,
Sex Transm Dis. 2005 Jan;32(1):44-48
 Abstract
 
An Opportunity for Prevention: Prevalence, Incidence, and Sexual Risk for HIV Among
Young Asian and Pacific Islander Men Who Have Sex With Men, San Francisco.
Choi KH, McFarland W, Neilands TB, et al   
Sex Transm Dis. 2004 Aug;31(8):475-480.
Abstract
 
Gay Asian men in San Francisco follow the international trend: increases in rates of
unprotected anal intercourse and sexually transmitted diseases, 1999-2002.
McFarland W, Chen S, Weide D, et al. 
AIDS Educ Prev. 2004 Feb;16(1):13-8.
Abstract		  

Unprotected sex and associated risk factors among young Asian and Pacific Islander
men who have sex with men.
Choi KH, Han CS, Hudes ES, Kegeles S.
AIDS Educ Prev 2002 Dec;14(6):472-81
Abstract

The impact of sexuality and race/ethnicity on HIV/AIDS risk among Asian and Pacific
Island American (A/PIA) gay and bisexual men in Hawaii.
Kanuha VK.
AIDS Educ Prev 2000 Dec;12(6):505-18
 Abstract

Demographic and attitudinal variables related to high-risk behaviors in Asian males who
have sex with other men.
Shapiro J, Vives G.
 AIDS Patient Care STDS 1999 Nov;13(11):667-75
 Abstract

Local and gay: addressing the health needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American
esbians and gay men in Hawaii.
Kanuha VK.
Hawaii Med J 1999 Sep;58(9):239-42
 Abstract
 

  

Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
Perceived group prejudice, ethnic identity, depression, and HIV risk behavior among
Asian gay men  
DH Chae,  H Yoshikawa
 (134 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Lei anuenue: Hawaiian Transgender and MSM
C Alana, D-M Palakiko, J Gordon
(133 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Substance Use, Substance Choice, and Unprotected Anal Intercourse among
American and Pacific Islander Men Who Have Sex with Men
KH Choi,  D Operario,  S Gregorich,  W McFarland,
 (132 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Acculturation to discrimination in the U.S. and HIV risk among Asian immigrant MSM
H Yoshikawa, D H Chae, P A Wilson
(15IAC)
 Abstract

Increases in Rates of Unprotected Anal Intercourse and Sexually Transmitted
Diseases in Asian MSM in San Francisco
H M Truong, W McFarland, K Folger, et al 
(11 CROI)
 Abstract
 

Substance use prevalence among API men who have sex with men
D Operario,  KH Choi
(131 APHA)
Abstract
Canadian Aboriginal Challenges
     

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  HIV-associated risk factors among young Canadian Aboriginal and non-
Aboriginal men who have sex with men.
Heath KV, Cornelisse PG, Strathdee SA, et al.
Int J STD AIDS 1999 Sep;10(9):582-7
 Abstract		  
Latino/Hispanic Challenges
     

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Familism and Sexual Regulation Among Bisexual Latino Men.
Muñoz-Laboy MA. 
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 Jun 3.
Abstract
 
"...And Then There was the Down Low": Introduction to Black and Latino Male Bisexualities.
Sandfort TG, Dodge B.
Arch Sex Behav. 2008 May 28.
 Abstract
 
HIV Risk and the Internet: Results of the Men's INTernet Sex (MINTS) Study.
Rosser BR, Miner MH, Bockting WO, et al  
AIDS Behav. 2008 May 30.
 Abstract
 
HIV Infection, Sexual Risk Behavior, and Substance Use Among Latino Gay and
Bisexual Men and Transgender Persons.
Ramirez-Valles J, Garcia D, et al
Am J Public Health. 2008 Apr 29
 Abstract
 
Circumcision Status and HIV Infection Among Black and Latino Men Who Have Sex With
Men in 3 US Cities.
Millett GA, Ding H, Lauby J, et al  
 J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Dec 15;46(5):643-650.
Abstract
 
A Comparative Analysis of Homosexual Behaviors, Sex Role Preferences, and Anal Sex
Proclivities in Latino and Non-Latino Men.
Jeffries WL 4th. 
Arch Sex Behav. 2007 Oct 30;
 Abstract
 
Gender nonconformity, homophobia, and mental distress in latino gay and bisexual men.
Sandfort TG, Melendez RM, Diaz RM.
J Sex Res. 2007 May;44(2):181-9
 Abstract
 
Latino Men and HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections Risk: An Exploratory Analysis.
Munoz-Laboy M, Dodge B  
Am J Public Health. 2007 Apr 26;
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Sexual Negotiation, HIV-Status Disclosure, and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Latino Men
Who Use the Internet to Seek Sex with Other Men.
Carballo-Dieguez A, Miner M,  Dolezal C, et al
Arch Sex Behav. 2006 Aug 25;
 Abstract
 
Psychosocial, Behavioral, and Cultural Predictors of Sexual Risk for HIV Infection Among
Latino Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Jarama SL, Kennamer JD, Poppen PJ, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2005 Dec 3;:1-11
Abstract
 
Preventing HIV Among Latino and African American Gay and Bisexual Men in a
Context of HIV-Related Stigma, Discrimination, and Homophobia: Perspectives of
Providers.
Brooks RA, Etzel MA, Hinojos E, Henry CL, Perez M.  
AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2005 Nov;19(11):737-44.
Abstract
 
Complementary and alternative medicine and adherence to care among HIV-positive
Latino gay and bisexual men.
Jernewall N, Zea MC, Reisen CA, Poppen PJ. 
AIDS Care. 2005 Jul;17(5):601-9.
 Abstract
 
Serostatus Disclosure, Seroconcordance, Partner Relationship, and Unprotected
Anal IntercourseAmong HIV-Positive Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Poppen PJ, Reisen CA, Zea MC, Bianchi FT, Echeverry JJ. 
AIDS Educ Prev. 2005 Jun;17(3):227-37
 Abstract
 
Disclosure of HIV Status and Psychological Well-Being Among Latino Gay and
Bisexual Men.
Zea MC, Reisen CA, Poppen PJ   
AIDS Behav. 2005 Mar;9(1):15-26
 Abstract
 
Surfing New Territory: Club-Drug Use and Risky Sex Among Hispanic Men Who
Have Sex with Men Recruited on the Internet.
Fernandez MI, Perrino T, Collazo JB, et al  
J Urban Health. 2005 Feb 28;
 Abstract
 
Characteristics of latino men who have sex with men on the internet who complete
and drop out of an internet-based sexual behavior survey.
Ross MW, Rosser BR, Stanton J, Konstan J.  
AIDS Educ Prev. 2004 Dec;16(6):526-37.
 Abstract

Beliefs about cybersex and Internet-mediated sex of Latino men who have Internet sex
with men: relationships with sexual practices in cybersex and in real life.
Ross MW, Rosser BR, Stanton J.   
AIDS Care. 2004 Nov;16(8):1002-11.
 Abstract
 
Sexual behaviors and risks among bisexually- and gay-identified young latino men.
Agronick G, O'donnell L, Stueve A, et al
AIDS Behav. 2004 Jun;8(2):185-187
 Abstract
 
Domestic violence in puerto rican gay male couples: perceived prevalence,
intergenerational violence, addictive behaviors, and conflict resolution skills.
Toro-Alfonso J, RodriGuez-Madera S. 
J Interpers Violence. 2004 Jun;19(6):639-54.
Abstract
 
Disclosure of HIV-positive status to Latino gay men's social networks.
Zea MC, Reisen CA, Poppen PJ, et al 
Am J Community Psychol. 2004 Mar;33(1-2):107-16.
 Abstract
 
Methodological issues in research on sexual behavior with Latino gay and bisexual men.
Zea MC, Reisen CA, Diaz RM.
Am J Community Psychol. 2003 Jun;31(3-4):281-91.
Abstract

Latinos' community involvement in HIV/AIDS: organizational and individual
perspectives on volunteering.
Ramirez-Valles J, Brown AU.
AIDS Educ Prev 2003 Feb;15(1 Suppl A):90-104
 Abstract

Ethnic and gay community attachments and sexual risk behaviors among urban
Latino young men who have sex with men.
O'Donnell L, Agronick G, San Doval A, et al
AIDS Educ Prev 2002 Dec;14(6):457-71
 Abstract

Time-space sampling in minority communities: results with young Latino men who
have sex with men.
Stueve A, O'Donnell LN, Duran R, et al
Am J Public Health 2001 Jun;91(6):922-6
 Abstract

The impact of homophobia, poverty, and racism on the mental health of gay and
bisexual Latino men: findings from 3 US cities.
Diaz RM, Ayala G, Bein E, et al.
Am J Public Health 2001 Jun;91(6):927-32
 Abstract

Substance use and sexual risk behavior: understanding their association among
four ethnic groups of Latino men who have sex with men.
Dolezal C, Carballo-Dieguez A, Nieves-Rosa L, Diaz F.
J Subst Abuse 2000;11(4):323-36
 Abstract

The Hispanic, gay, lesbian, bisexual and HIV-infected experience in health care.
Wainberg ML.
Mt Sinai J Med 1999 Sep;66(4):263-6
 Abstract

Substance use and sexual risk behavior: understanding their association among
four ethnic groups of Latino men who have sex with men.
Dolezal C, Carballo-Dieguez A, Nieves-Rosa L, Diaz F.
J Subst Abuse 2000;11(4):323-36
 Abstract

      

         Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

 
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
 Circumcision Status and HIV Infection Among Black and Latino Men who have Sex with Men in
Three US Cities
 GA Millett
2007 National HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference)
 Presentation
 
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
 Sex-drugs and psychosocial correlates of condom use among young African American, Latino, and
multiracial men who have sex with men in Los Angeles and New York
MG Mutchler, N Candelario, B Stackhouse, et al
(2007 National HIV/AIDS Prevention Conference)
 Presentation
 
SOMOS: Celebrando neustras experiencias como gay inmigrantes, a community participatory
documentary film project
B Vanderbilt
 (135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Hombres Sanos: A social marketing intervention to increase condom use and health services
utilization among non-gay identified Latino men who have sex with men
AP Martinez-Donate, J A. Zellner, A Fernández-Cerdeño, et al
 B Vanderbilt
 (135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Case management outcomes among HIV/AIDS patients: A case of the Latino Paradox?
D Romero, G Osorio, C Correa, J Thomas
 (135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Machismo as a determinant for HIV/STD risk behavior among Latino MSM
JL Sears, S Masho
 (135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Inter-cultural collaboration for health promotion among gay Latino immigrants
BA Vanderbilt
 (135 APHA)
Abstract
 
Between Borders of Desire: Familial Love and Bisexuality Among Latino Men
M Munoz-Laboy
 (134 APHA)
Abstract
 
Sexual behavior between latino men who have sex with men. Two realities: a comparative
research between latino migrant MSM in USA and MSM in Mexico city
González Montiel V., Diaz S., Gutierrez J.P, et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Cruising in cyber space: using the internet to recruit Hispanic men who have sex with men
 J. Warren, M.I. Fernandez, G.S. Bowen, et al
 (XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A current view of the HIV epidemic among Latino gay men in the U.S.
Ramirez-Valles J.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
A hole in the soul: HIV and AIDS stigma among Latino gay men and transgender persons
in the U.S
Ramirez-Valles J.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Effectiveness of a social marketing campaign to reduce HIV risk among non-gay identified
(NGI) Latino men who have sex with men (MSM)
Zellner J., Martinez-Donate A., Sanudo F., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Off-target! Cultural challenges for prevention programs targeting non-gay identified “Latino”
MSM in California
Fernandez C. A., Martinez-Donate A.P., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Variability in HIV testing among young Latino MSM living in two California - Mexico border
cities
Ritieni A., Asteria-Peñaloza R., Gómez E., Molitor F.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Is use of crystal methamphetamine associated with increased HIV risk behaviors for Hispanic
MSM in Miami?
Warren J., Fernandez M.I., Hernandez N., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Ensuring high rate of return for confirmatory HIV results among Black and Latino men who
have sex with men (MSM) through counselor/client relationship building
De Los Reyes A., Kummel P.
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
An integrated HIV outreach & service intervention model for young Latino MSMs:
results from a pilot project
Erausquin J.T., Duan N., Grusky O., et al
(XVI  International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract
 
Health disparities in HIV: Using the Internet to find connections between club drug use and
risky sexual behavior in Hispanic MSM
I Fernandez, JC Warren, L Varga,  et al
 (133 APHA)
Abstract
 
HIV risk and prevention among at-risk African-American and Latino men who
have sex with both men and women (MSMW)
B Dodge, T Sandfort, MA Munoz-Laboy, et al
(133 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Changing cultural misunderstandings among immigrant Latino gay and bisexual men to
improve relationships and reduce HIV risks: Outcomes from an HIV prevention program
evaluation
RF Conner, E Ortiz, L Takahashi
(133 APHA)
 Abstract
 
Incorporation of scientific and non-scientifically based literature to address culturally
competent HIV prevention interventions with Latino MSM populations
 C E Rodriguez-Diaz, M C Santos-Ortiz
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Using the internet to recruit high risk Hispanic MSM to participate in research studies
M I Fernandez, L M Varga, G S Bowen, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Sexual health as an HIV prevention tool for Latino MSM: a case study
 G G Somerville, S Taveras
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Love positive prevention with HIV positive among Latino MSM
A Aguilar
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
HIV and related risk behaviors of young Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) -
Mexicali, Mexico: preliminary findings from an HIV/AIDS study at the California, USA -
Mexico border
 A Ritieni, E Gomez, J Ruiz, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Measuring the dimensions of stigma towards homosexuality among Latino MSM
L M Kuhns, J Ramirez-Valles
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Masculinities and HIV: The social construction of behavioral risk in a sample of Latino
men who have sex with men (MSM)
 J Toro-Alfonso, N Varas-Díaz, J Felicié-Mejias
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
Disclosure of serostatus and unprotected anal intercourse in HIV+ Latino gay men
M C Zea, P J Poppen, C A Reisen, et al
 (15IAC)
 Abstract
 
The hermanos jovenes community health advisor (CHA) network to support urban
latino young men who have sex with men (YMSM)
R Duran, B Duran, J Gonzalez, E Perry
 (14IAC)
 Abstract
 
Effective outreach strategies targeting disenfranchised Latino MSM
M Garcia
 (14IAC)
 Abstract