An Examination of HIV/AIDS Complacency, Attitudes and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for Community Based Prevention Efforts, Practitioners and Social Work Education

<p>The following study examines the role of HIV/AIDS complacency and substance use on sexual risk behavior among men who have sex with men. The study analyzes data collected at a bathhouse over a seven day period beginning on June 9, 2014 and ending on June 15, 2014. The independent variables of HIV/AIDS complacency and substance use, along with the dependent variable of sexual risk behavior are examined through the lens of protection motivation theory. Protection motivation theory posits that response efficacy and threat appraisal influence how a person makes decisions. The implications and findings of the study related to direct community prevention and evidence informed social work practice and education are discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Social Work

Year dc:date.available

2015

Author dc:creator

• Lloyd, Michael Richard

• HIV/AIDS complacency
• MSM
• Sexual Risk Behavior
• Substance Use
• Social Work

Repository record dc:identifier

https://ecommons.luc.edu/luc_diss/1479

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:ecommons.luc.edu:luc_diss-2478