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Medical treatment for men who have sex with men and are living with HIV/AIDS.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19477739     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This study focuses on a sample of men who have sex with men (MSM) living with HIV/AIDS in a south Florida community. The study uses a mixed-method, quantitative, and qualitative research design. The purpose of the study was to identify individual and service system characteristics that impact access, retention, and adherence to an HIV/AIDS medical treatment regimen. The study identified many men who were not likely to seek treatment after their initial HIV/AIDS diagnosis. Compared with the general population living with HIV/AIDS in the same south Florida community many of these men were less likely to maintain a regimen of medical care for their HIV/AIDS. The study indicated that the following issues affected medical treatment and treatment adherence: treatment readiness, presence of support networks, availability of "MSM-friendly" health providers, and the cultural competency of substance abuse providers.
Authors:
Adela Beckerman; Leonard Fontana
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2008-09-23
Journal Detail:
Title:  American journal of men's health     Volume:  3     ISSN:  1557-9891     ISO Abbreviation:  Am J Mens Health     Publication Date:  2009 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2009-11-25     Completed Date:  2010-02-04     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101287723     Medline TA:  Am J Mens Health     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  319-29     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Social Sciences, Florida Memorial University, Miami Gardens, FL 33054, USA. beckermana@gmail.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Delivery of Health Care / organization & administration*
Florida
Focus Groups
HIV Infections / drug therapy*
Health Policy
Health Services Accessibility
Homosexuality, Male*
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
Middle Aged
Patient Compliance
Survivors*
Young Adult

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