Paper Title
Sexual Behaviors, Sexual Health Practices, and Community Engagement Among Gay and Bisexually Identified Men Living in Rural Areas of the United States
Keywords
- sexual behavior
- gay
- bisexual
- men
- rural
- rural msm
- sexual behaviors
- sexual health
- gay men
- bisexual men
- community engagement
- condom use
- hiv prevention
- sexual practices
- erotic
- fantasy
- kink
- masturbation
- role play
- lgbtq health
- sti prevention
- sexual identity
- sexual well-being
- safer sex
- bdsm
Journal
Research Impact Tools
Publication Info
Volume: 61 | Issue: 8 | Pages: 1192-1207
Published On
June, 2014
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Abstract
Limited research has focused on the sexual behaviors of men who have sex with men (MSM) from rural communities. We examined the sexual and health-related behaviors of MSM living in rural areas of the United States in order to understand the sexual health repertoire of this population. A total of 5,357 participants living in rural settings were recruited online and completed an anonymous Internet-based survey that assessed sexual behaviors, condom use, and men’s engagement with various community activities and events. These data provide a greater understanding of sexual health profiles that exist among rural MSM and will help inform the design of effective programs for men in these often underserved communities.
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