Comparison of the Influence of Internalized Homonegativity on Sexual Risk Behavior of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Spain and Turkey.
Int J Sex Health
; 34(4): 644-657, 2022.
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
This study aimed to understand how the association between internalized homonegativity (IH) and sexual risk behavior differed in Spain (N = 3,336) and Turkey (N = 550).Methods:
We used multigroup structural equation modeling.Results:
HIV and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) knowledge mediated the relationship between IH and sexual risk behavior among MSM in Spain, but not among men in Turkey. Higher HIV/PrEP knowledge was associated with higher sexual risk behavior among MSM in Spain, while among MSM in Turkey the association was in the opposite direction.Conclusions:
The meaning of safe-sex may differ across contexts, and this should be taken into consideration when tailoring HIV prevention programs.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Sex Health
Year:
2022
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Spain