Increasing the reach of HIV testing to young Latino MSM: Results of a pilot study integrating outreach and services.
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Jennifer Toller Erausquin, Associate Professor (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: Background. In the U.S., HIV infections are increasing among men who have sex
with men (MSM), particularly young, racial/ethnic minority MSM. Objective. To examine
the feasibility of increasing HIV testing among young Latino MSM by integrating tailored
outreach strategies with testing, counseling, and HIV medical services. Design. Descriptive
study comparing demographic characteristics, behaviors, and HIV test results of clients
from the intervention period with clients who tested during other time periods. Results.
Clients in the intervention period were younger and more likely to be Latino than those in
other time periods. In addition, clients who received outreach were more likely than those
who did not receive outreach to report methamphetamine use, sex with an HIV-positive
person, and sex with a sex worker. Conclusion. Venue-based and selective media outreach,
in combination with linking rapid testing to HIV care, may help overcome some of the
barriers to testing among high-risk young Latino MSM.
Increasing the reach of HIV testing to young Latino MSM: Results of a pilot study integrating outreach and services.
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Language: English
- Date: 2009
- Keywords
- HIV/AIDS, men who have sex with men, latino, community-based organizations, public health