HIV Testing as a Standard of Care for Men Who Have Sex With Men

Optimizing primary care for men who have sex with men.

OVER THE PAST 2 DECADES, THE LITERATURE ON THE health care needs of gay men and those who may not identify themselves as such, but are men who have sex with men (MSM), has been dominated by issues related to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention and care. This focus on HIV remains critically important; at least a quarter million MSM are living with HIV in the United States and approxima...

Preventive Health Care for Men Who Have Sex with Men.

Men who have sex with men (MSM) comprise at least 4% of males in the United States. MSM may describe themselves as gay, bisexual, or heterosexual. Because current medical practice does not always facilitate discussion of sexual behaviors, this group of men may face barriers to receiving culturally competent, comprehensive health care, including preventive services. Barriers include a lack of a ...

Health care screening for men who have sex with men.

Men who have sex with men often do not reveal their sexual practices or sexual orientation to their physician. Lack of disclosure from the patient, discomfort or inadequate training of the physician, perceived or real hostility from medical staff, and insufficient screening guidelines limit preventive care. Because of greater societal stresses, lack of emotional support, and practice of unsafe ...

Men who have sex with men (MSM), HIV and AIDS

Men who have sex with men (MSM), HIV and AIDS