Sexual Behaviors,Sexual Health Practices,and Community Engagement Among Gay and Bisexually Identified Men Living in Rural Areas of the United States |
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| Authors: | Joshua G. Rosenberger Vanessa Schick Phillip Schnarrs David S. Novak Michael Reece |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Global and Community Health, George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, USAjrosen10@gmu.edu;3. Center for Sexual Health Promotion, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA;4. Department of Health and Kinesiology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas, USA;5. Online Buddies, Inc., Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA |
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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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| Keywords: | sexual behavior gay bisexual men rural |
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