Sexual Behaviors, Sexual Health Practices, and Community Engagement Among Gay and Bisexually Identified Men Living in Rural Areas of the United States

Joshua G. Rosenberger, Vanessa Schick, Phillip Schnarrs, David S. Novak, Michael Reece

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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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1192-1207
Number of pages16
JournalJournal of Homosexuality
Volume61
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Gender Studies
  • Social Psychology
  • Education
  • General Psychology

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