ArticlePloS one2018
Do young black men who have sex with men in the deep south prefer traditional over alternative STI testing?
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- Opportunities for Low-Barrier HIV Testing in the U.S. Deep South: Findings from a Survey in Alabama.AIDS and behavior · 2026Article
- HIV and STI Testing Preferences for Men Who Have Sex with Men in High-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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- Location Preferences for Accessing Long-Acting Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (LA-PrEP) Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) Currently on Daily Oral PrEP.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareArticle
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Abstract
backgroundHigh sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates in the South, especially among young black men who have sex with men (YB MSM), make STI testing imperative for public health. PURPOSE: To identify STI testing preferences in this population to improve testing delivery and utilization.
methodsYB MSM ages 16-35 in Birmingham, Alabama participated in focus groups (FG). A trained qualitative researcher coded transcripts after each FG and added questions to explore emerging themes.
resultsBetween September 2017 and January 2018, 36 YB MSM participated in 5 focus groups. Median age was 25.5 (Interquartile range 22-30). Participants preferred STI testing at doctors' offices conducted by physicians but they also preferred having options related to testing locations, frequency, and timing to address diverse needs. Participants did not prefer testing by non-physician staff or home self-testing.
conclusionA variety of options, including varied locations, personnel, and methods (self-collected and provider collected) are needed to make patient-preferred STI testing a reality among YB MSM in the Deep South. Further, the desire to be tested by a trusted physician highlights the need for access to primary care providers. Results suggest that newer home-based tests and self-collected tests are less preferable to YB MSM in the South, which deserves further study as these tests are rapidly integrated into clinical care.
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