ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine patterns and predictors of HIV/STI risk over time among Latino migrant men in a new receiving community. Latino men (N = 125) were interviewed quarterly for 18 months and HIV/STI tested annually. Selected individual, environmental and cultural factors by partner type and condom use were explored longitudinally and in a cross-section. Sex with female sex workers (FSWs) and multiple partners decreased, sex with main partners and abstinence increased, while the number of casual partners remained stable. Consistent condom use was highest with FSWs, lowest with main partners and midrange with casual partners with no trends over time. STI morbidity was low; no HIV was detected. Drug use and high mobility were associated with inconsistent condom use with FSW, whereas having family in the household was protective. HIV/STI prevention efforts should focus on drug using Latino migrants who are highly mobile and should foster healthy social connections.
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Condoms/statistics & numerical data , HIV Infections/ethnology , Risk-Taking , Sexual Partners/psychology , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/ethnology , Transients and Migrants , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Follow-Up Studies , HIV Infections/epidemiology , HIV Infections/prevention & control , HIV Infections/transmission , Hispanic or Latino/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Interviews as Topic , Longitudinal Studies , Male , Middle Aged , Morbidity , Residence Characteristics , Risk Factors , Sex Work , Sexual Behavior/ethnology , Sexual Behavior/statistics & numerical data , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/diagnosis , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/epidemiology , Sexually Transmitted Diseases/prevention & control , Social Environment , United States/epidemiology , Young AdultABSTRACT
We surveyed selected public sexually transmitted disease clinics in the United States regarding human papillomavirus vaccine availability, target populations, funding sources, and barriers. Although nearly all had experience offering other vaccines, only 7 of 42 clinics (17%) offered human papillomavirus vaccine. Vaccine cost, staff time, and follow-up issues were commonly reported barriers.
