Sexual identity disclosure and the potential for increasing HIV and STI testing rates (original) (raw)

Abstract

Background: Sexual orientation may influence the type of specific screenings recommended by health care providers (HCP). This study examined gay men and bisexual men and women's disclosure of sexual orientation to their HCP to see if any differences could be seen in HIV and STD testing behaviors. Methods: A community-based participatory research approach was utilized to develop an online anonymous survey. Participants (N=500) were recruited via advertisements, press releases, fliers, and e-mail listserves. Participants were individuals who lived, worked, or "played" in Nebraska. Chi-squared analyses were conducted, using PASW 18.0. Results: Gay men who were out to their HCP were more likely to have been tested in the last year for STDs, χ2(1,n=310)=8.22, p≤.00, and ever for HIV, χ2(1,n=316)=25.9, p≤.00. Similar results for bisexual women were found for ever having had an HIV test, χ2(2,n=62)=4.23, p=.04. No significant differences for bisexual men were found. Conclusio...

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