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. 2004 Jul;94(7):1122-4.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.94.7.1122.

Predictors of risky sexual behavior among young African American men who have sex with men

Trevor Hart  1 , John L Peterson; Community Intervention Trial for Youth Study Team
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Predictors of risky sexual behavior among young African American men who have sex with men

Trevor Hart et al. Am J Public Health. 2004 Jul.

Abstract

This study examined the prevalence and correlates of unprotected anal intercourse among 758 young African American men who have sex with men. A quarter of the sample reported unprotected anal intercourse in the past 3 months; nonsupportive peer norms and not carrying condoms predicted risky sexual behavior. Effective interventions are needed that promote the use of condoms by changing peer norms and encouraging carrying condoms.

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