Methamphetamine use, sexual behavior and HIV-risk behaviors among black men-who-have-sex-with-men: A mixed methodology approach.

摘要

Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) continue to be disproportionately affected by HIV. Methamphetamine use has been identified as a source of HIV risk in gay and bisexually identified men, yet the relationship between methamphetamine use and sexual risk among BMSM specifically remains unclear. The goal of this mixed-methods dissertation was to investigate psychological, contextual, and developmental factors informing methamphetamine use and HIV risk behavior among a sample of heterosexual, gay, and bisexual BMSM (N = 52) in New York City. Additionally, patterns of methamphetamine use and sources for purchasing methamphetamine were also examined. Participants reported using multiple substances and used, on average, nine days in the last 30 days. They spent an average of US