Community planning, HIV prevention, and a needs assessment for men who have sex with men: the South Beach Health Survey.

Objective: The objective of this study was to plan for a series of culturally competent and sexually appropriate public health interventions for a highly mobile population of men who have sex with men (MSM).

Goal: The goal of this study was to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment.

Study: A cross-sectional survey with a multistage probability sample of unmarried adult MSM living in households was conducted.

HIV testing among men who have sex with men: how often should one test?

HIV counseling and testing has been a cornerstone of AIDS prevention strategies, with men who have sex with men being specifically targeted for the counseling and testing. Unfortunately, it appears that exposure to HIV counseling and testing has little effect on the behaviors of those who test negative. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently altered its recommendations on when and how often men who have sex with men should undergo testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, now recommending annual testing for sexually active men who have sex with men, with even more frequent testing for men who have sex with men who engage in highest risk behaviors.

HIV infection and associated risks among young men who have sex with men in a Florida resort community.

Objective: Several recent studies have reported high rates of sexual risk-taking and HIV infection among young men who have sex with men (MSM). Most of these studies used samples of convenience. The authors obtained population-based data on young MSM living in South Beach (Miami Beach, Florida), a resort community where some of the highest AIDS rates in the United States have been reported.