Testing comprehensive models of disclosure of sexual orientation in HIV-positive Latino men who have sex with men (MSM)

AIDS Care. 2012;24(9):1087-91. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2012.690507. Epub 2012 Jun 12.

Abstract

Individuals who disclose their sexual orientation are more likely to also disclose their HIV status. Disclosure of HIV-serostatus is associated with better health outcomes. The goal of this study was to build and test comprehensive models of sexual orientation that included eight theory-informed predictors of disclosure to mothers, fathers, and closest friends in a sample of HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men. US acculturation, gender nonconformity to hegemonic masculinity in self-presentation, comfort with sexual orientation, gay community involvement, satisfaction with social support, sexual orientation and gender of the closest friend emerged as significant predictors of disclosure of sexual orientation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bisexuality / ethnology
  • Bisexuality / psychology
  • Boston
  • District of Columbia
  • Friends
  • HIV Infections / ethnology
  • HIV Infections / psychology*
  • Hispanic or Latino / psychology*
  • Homosexuality, Male / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Models, Theoretical*
  • New York City
  • Parents
  • Self Disclosure*
  • Sexual Behavior / ethnology
  • Sexual Behavior / psychology*
  • Young Adult