Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

David L. Tilley

Publications

• Research Article
  Masculinity and Barebacker Identification in Men who have Sex with Men
  Author(s): Christopher W. Wheldon, David L. Tilley and Hugh KleinChristopher W. Wheldon, David L. Tilley and Hugh Klein
  
  Purpose: Barebacking is a term that is used to refer to intentional involvement in unprotected anal sex. This paper examines the relationship between masculinity and self-identification as a barebacker, and how these factors related to HIV risk practices in a sample of men who have sex with other men (MSM). Method: As part of the Men4Men Study, a brief Internet-based survey was completed in 2007 with English-speaking MSM aged 18+ who were not involved in a marital/romantic relationship at the time of interview. 886 participants were recruited by placing electronic postings and banner advertisements on Weblogs, social and sexual networking sites, and listservs frequented by MSM. Results: A number of factors differentiated men who self-identified as barebackers from those who did not, and barebacking identity was linked with greater involvement in HIV risk practices. Mul.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000276

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