Conceptualizing Geosexual Archetypes: Mapping the Sexual Travels and Egocentric Sexual Networks of Gay and Bisexual Men in Toronto, Canada.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:There are complex, synergistic, and persistent sexually transmitted infection (STI) epidemics affecting gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) in every major urban centre across North America. We explored the spatial architecture of egocentric sexual networks for gbMSM in Toronto, Canada. METHODS:Our integrative mixed methods study included in-depth interviews with 31 gbMSM between May and July 2016. During interviews, participants mapped their egocentric sexual network for the preceding 3 months geographically. At the end, a self-administered survey was used to collect sociodemographic characteristics, online technology use, and STI testing and history. RESULTS:We identified 6 geosexual archetypes: hosters, house-callers, privates, rovers, travellers, and geo

SUBMITTER: Gesink D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5959212 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature