Anticipated and actual reactions to receiving HIV positive results through self-testing among gay and bisexual men.
AIDS Behav
; 18(12): 2485-95, 2014 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
We explored anticipated and actual reactions to receiving HIV positive results through self-testing with a diverse group of 84 gay and bisexual men in New York City. Grounded Theory was used to investigate these reactions in a two-phase study, one hypothetical, followed by a practical phase in which self-tests were distributed and used. Three major themes emerged when participants were asked about their anticipated reactions to an HIV positive self-test result:
managing emotional distress, obtaining HIV medical care, and postponing sexual activity. When participants were asked about their anticipated reactions to a partner's HIV positive self-test result, five themes emerged provide emotional support; refrain from engaging in sex with casual partner; avoid high-risk sexual activity with both main and casual partners; seek medical services; and obtain a confirmatory test result. Although none of the participants tested positive, seven of their partners did. Participants provided emotional support and linked their partners to support services. The availability of HIV self-testing kits offers potential opportunities to tackle HIV infection among individuals with high-risk practices.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Juego de Reactivos para Diagnóstico
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Autocuidado
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Conducta Sexual
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Bisexualidad
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Parejas Sexuales
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Infecciones por VIH
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Homosexualidad Masculina
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
AIDS Behav
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Año:
2014
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Article