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. 2015 Oct;44(7):1787-97.
doi: 10.1007/s10508-015-0485-5. Epub 2015 Jul 23.

The sexual networks of racially diverse young men who have sex with men

Michelle Birkett  1 , Lisa M Kuhns, Carl Latkin, Stephen Muth, Brian Mustanski
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The sexual networks of racially diverse young men who have sex with men

Michelle Birkett et al. Arch Sex Behav. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Young men who have sex with men are at increased risk for HIV. Research with older men and high-risk populations suggests that network dynamics may contribute to the spread of infectious disease and HIV, but little is known about the sexual networks of young men who have sex with men. Utilizing a unique dataset, this study presents novel descriptive data about the sexual networks of racially diverse 17- to 23-year-old young men who have sex with men. Additionally, individual, partner, and network characteristics of these young men who have sex with men were examined as potential drivers of HIV, STI, and unprotected intercourse. Results indicated several partner- and network-level factors associated with HIV and associated outcomes.

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Figure 1
Figure 1
Visualizing sexual relationships over the prior six months Node Size = Large (Ego), Small (Sex Partner within the Prior 6 Months). Node Color = Dark Red (HIV+ Egos), Light Grey (HIV-Egos), Blue (Male Sex Partners), Pink (Female Sex Partners), Green (Transgender Sex Partners).
Figure 2
Figure 2
The 7-day and 14-day Momentary Sexual Partner Degree Distribution for Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
Figure 3
Figure 3
Sex Partner Age by Age of Ego among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
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Figure 4
The Distribution of Sex Partner Age among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men
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