The Relationship of Hispanic Cultural Factors and Sexual Behaviors of Hispanic Men who have Sex with Men.

Background/significance: Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority group in the U.S., and account for 21% of new cases of HIV infection.

A Comparison of Sexual Relationships among Hispanic men by Sexual Orientation: Implications for HIV/STI Prevention.

Background: Hispanic men experience high rates of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when compared to non-Hispanic whites. Many factors contribute to HIV/STI risk among Hispanic men. Some researchers have suggested that primary relationships may be a source of HIV/STIs because some men engage in sexual relationships outside of the primary relationship.

A Comparison by Sexual Orientation of Sexual Health and Sexual Behaviors among Hispanic Men.

Background/significance: High rates of HIV infection and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) related to high risk sexual behaviors are a public health problem in the U.S. Hispanics have the second highest rates of HIV infection among racial/ethnic minorities.

Relationships as Risk: High risk sex, Substance Abuse, and Violence among Hispanic Men who have Sex with Men.

Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) experience a number of health disparities including high rates of HIV from high risk sex. High rates of HIV infection are related to high risk sexual behaviors and multiple sexual partners. High rates of HIV infection in this population also may be related to high risk sexual behaviors that occur within the context of primary relationships.