Addressing Health Disparities Among Men: Demographic, Behavioral, and Clinical Characteristics of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Puerto Rico

摘要: The objective of this study was to compare sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical characteristics associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among men who have sex (MSM) women (MSW) in Puerto Rico. Data from a population-based cross-sectional PR (2005–2008) were analyzed. Descriptive statistics used describe the sample, bivariate analyses performed identify differences between MSM MSW. Exact logistic regression models adjusting for age constructed each risk behavior analysis. Of 674 interviewed, 6.1 % (n = 41) reported ever having men. Age-adjusted indicated that significantly more likely than MSW first sexual intercourse before 15 (Prevalence Odds Ratio (POR) 2.6; 95 CI 1.3, 5.3) at least 10 lifetime partners (POR 2.8; 1.4, 5.9). In addition, report use marijuana 2.7; 5.8), cocaine 2.5; 1.2, 5.0), amphetamines 3.8; 9.2), sedatives or tranquilizers 3.3; 7.2). 13 times be HIV seropositive as compared 13.3; 1.7, 102.0). sample living Rico, self-reported same-sex is strongly other behavioral factors HIV. Future targeted research still necessary development intervention programs