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. 2019 Aug;31(4):325-343.
doi: 10.1521/aeap.2019.31.4.325.

Engaging Young Men in the HIV Prevention and Care Continua: Experiences From Young Men of Color Who Have Sex With Men

Katrina Kubicek, William J Beyer, Carolyn F Wong, Michele D Kipke  1
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Engaging Young Men in the HIV Prevention and Care Continua: Experiences From Young Men of Color Who Have Sex With Men

Katrina Kubicek et al. AIDS Educ Prev. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Sexual minority individuals experience barriers to receiving equitable health care. Research also indicates that young men who have sex with men (YMSM), particularly young men of color, have limited engagement in the HIV care continuum and there are significant disparities across the continuum. This study aims to uncover how providers can engage YMSM of color in all forms of care, including primary care and HIV prevention through an HIV prevention continuum. This qualitative study reports data from the Healthy Young Men's Cohort Study; a total of 49 YMSM participated in the eight focus groups. This study provides a description of YMSM's overall health concerns, experiences with health care, and under what circumstances YMSM seek care. We then present a model describing the salient characteristics of a HIV prevention continuum for YMSM of color and provide clear areas for education, intervention, and policy change to support better overall health for YMSM of color.

Keywords: HIV prevention; HIV/AIDS; access to care; young men who have sex with men.

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Elements to Address for Full Engagement in an HIV Prevention Continuum for YMSM of Color
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