Barebacking is a term that has been used to describe “intentional condom less anal sex in HIV-risk contexts.” In the public health literature this has primarily been studied among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). This research suggests that a small subgroup of MSM self-identify as barebackers—potentially representing distinct sexual […]
A theoretical approach to understanding HPV vaccine beliefs
I’m a theory nerd at heart. In my opinion theory is the foundation of all scientific knowledge. After I had the opportunity to publish the main findings from a small pilot study of HPV vaccine related attitudes and beliefs among a sample of young gay and bisexual men, I had to go back to the data […]
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Health care access and utilization among male sexual minorities in the US
I had the opportunity to analyze data from the National Survey of Family Growth as part of a class project in the fall of 2011. This data set is unique in that it asks partipants detailed questions about their sexual behaviors and sexual identity. By utilizing data across all 4 years of the contigious survey, I was able to […]
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