"I Don't Have a Problem With It, But Other Guys Do": An Exploration of Condom Negotiation Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men in the South

Overview

Journal J Black Sex Relatsh

Date 2016 May 31

PMID 27239484

Citations 5

Authors

JaNelle M Ricks

Angelica Geter

Margaret McGladrey

Richard A Crosby

Leandro A Mena

Jessica M Ottmar

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Abstract

Condom negotiation among young Black men who have sex with men in the Southern United States was explored using the theory of reasoned action. Fifty-four (18- to 29-year-old) males participated in nine focus group interviews. Discussions elicited condom use and negotiation attitudes, beliefs and social norms. Positive personal attitudes (respect of self, personal health concerns) and high negotiation self-efficacy was emphasized. Conversely, social norms revealed non-prioritized condom use behavior. Divergence between individual and community indicates theoretical models targeting sexual communication must address external factors (social, economic, political context), which intersects with individual intentions, attitudes to influence HIV prevalence in this community.

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