Abstract

Objective: To examine how internalized homonegativity (IH) and face visibility on online-dating applications relate to HIV risk-taking in gay men. Methods: Gay men (n = 277) completed an online survey measuring IH, face visibility on online-dating profile(s), and frequency of unprotected sex. Results: Higher IH related to more unprotected receptive (but not insertive) anal intercourse with their casual sex partner(s). In gay men with low face visibility, higher IH related to the higher frequency of unprotected sex. Conclusions: IH and face visibility together may influence HIV-risk-taking behavior among gay men seeking casual sex through online-dating applications.

摘要

目的：研究在线约会应用中的内部同性否定性（IH）和面部可见度如何与男同性恋者的HIV风险承担相关。方法：男同性恋者（n  = 277）完成了一项在线调查，该调查测量了IH，在线约会资料中的面部可见度以及无保护的性行为的频率。结果：较高的IH与与他们的随意性伴侣的更多未保护的接受性（但不是插入性）肛门性交有关。在低面部可见性的男同性恋者中，较高的IH与较高的无保护性行为频率有关。结论：IH和面部可见度一起可能会影响通过在线约会应用寻求随意性行为的男同性恋者的HIV风险行为。