Perspectives on Substance Use and Disclosure Among Behaviorally Bisexual Black Men with Female Primary Partners

Overview

Journal J Ethn Subst Abuse

Publisher Routledge

Specialties Psychiatry
Social Sciences

Date 2012 Dec 11

PMID 23216438

Citations 17

Authors

Ellen Benoit

Juline A Koken

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Abstract

Black men who have sex with men and women (MSMW) are believed to be a bridge to HIV infection among heterosexual Black women, and substance use can increase the risk of infection among men. However, empirical evidence on the social context of MSMW's sexual behavior and substance use is needed. This study examines the perspectives of Black MSMW with female primary partners on the role of substance use in their sexual encounters with men and their reasons for disclosing or not disclosing this behavior to their female partners. Findings can inform culturally relevant HIV prevention interventions for this population.

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