Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-2-2016

Journal / Book Title

Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work

Abstract

Non-gay-identified men who have sex with men and women and who use alcohol and other drugs are a vulnerable population. Little is known about health and medical service provider interaction with these underserved clients. This article presents a thematic analysis of two focus groups undertaken with social and medical service providers regarding the needs of non-gay-identified men who have sex with men and women. Four emergent themes (labeling, constructions of masculinity, HIV/AIDS awareness, and treatment success) illustrate perceived barriers to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, as well as treatment success. Implications for policy, practice, and future research are discussed.

DOI

10.1080/15313204.2015.1071300

Published Citation

Forenza, B., & Benoit, E. (2016). Exploring service provider perceptions of treatment barriers facing black, non-gay-identified MSMW. Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work, 25(2), 114-129.

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