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"HIV Is Still Real": Perceptions of HIV Testing and HIV Prevention Among Black Men Who Have Sex With Men in New York City

Kingsborough Community College of the City University of New York & The Center for HIV Educational Studies and Training (CHEST)

^* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: jnanin{at}kbcc.cuny.edu.

	Abstract

Rising HIV infection rates have been recently occurring among Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) in the United States. As a result, promoting HIV testing among members of this population is now considered a priority among local and federal health officials. A study was conducted to explore concerns about HIV testing among BMSM in New York City. In early 2006, data were gathered from focus groups with 29 BMSM. Discussions revealed factors affecting HIV testing, including stigma, sexuality, religion, race, and class, emphasizing responsibility, testing concerns, and media influences, among others. Recommendations were submitted to New York City health officials to inform HIV testing and prevention efforts.

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