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Understanding and Reducing HIV Risk Behavior and Substance Use Among Self-identified Bisexual Adolescent Men
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating HIV and substance use prevention for HIV/AIDS and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV. Despite this burden, most HIV prevention interventions target adult MSM (most of whom identify as gay) and heterosexual youth, creating an urgent need for interventions for gay and bisexual adolescents. Further, self-identified bisexual men, especially adolescents, have been neglected in research. Therefore, little is known about factors that drive engagement in risk behavior among self-identified bisexual adolescent men. The goals of this study are to: (1) examine factors that drive engagement in HIV risk behavior and substance use among self-identified bisexual adolescent men; and (2) develop and pilot test a tailored HIV and substance use prevention intervention for this population.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention content will be developed through formative research during the initial phase of the study. However, the intervention will address: bisexual-inclusive sexual health education, unique influences of risk behavior among bisexual adolescents, and skills to cope with bisexual stigma and to increase acceptance of one's bisexual identity.