Sexual health of ethnic minority MSM in Britain (MESH project): design and methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) remain the group most at risk of acquiring HIV infection in Britain. HIV prevalence appears to vary widely between MSM from different ethnic minority groups in this country for reasons that are not fully understood. The aim of the MESH project was to examine in detail the sexual health of ethnic minority MSM living in Britain.

Methods/design

The main objectives of the MESH project were to explore among ethnic minority MSM living in Britain: (i) sexual risk behaviour and HIV prevalence; (ii) their experience of stigma and discrimination; (iii) disclosure of sexuality; (iv) use of, and satisfaction with sexual health services; (v) the extent to which sexual health services (for treatment and prevention) are aware of the needs of ethni

SUBMITTER: Elford J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2916902 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature