Abstract

HIV rates among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the US remain high. While risk is being redefined in the age of treatment as prevention, research is needed to better understand sexual behavior among MSM. Sexual objectification is implicated in risky behavior, but research involving MSM is limited. This study examined the role of sexual objectification on risk tolerance after controlling for HIV-related stigma. Results revealed sexual objectification is a significant predictor of sexual risk tolerance in sexual decision making. Condom use intentions were high. Findings illustrate the need to explore sexual objectification when working with MSM.

摘要

在美国，与男性发生性关系的男性中的HIV感染率仍然很高。尽管在治疗时代将风险重新定义为预防措施，但仍需要进行研究以更好地了解MSM中的性行为。性客观化与危险行为有关，但涉及MSM的研究有限。这项研究检查了性客观化在控制HIV相关污名后对风险耐受性的作用。结果表明，性客观化是性决策中性风险承受能力的重要预测指标。避孕套的使用意图很高。研究结果表明，与MSM合作时需要探索性对象化。