Document Type
Preprint
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
MSU Digital Commons Citation
Forenza, Bradley and Benoit, Ellen, "Exploring Service Provider Perceptions of Treatment Barriers Facing Black, Non-Gay-Identified MSMW" (2016). Department of Social Work and Child Advocacy Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 46.
https://digitalcommons.montclair.edu/social-work-and-child-advocacy-facpubs/46
Published Citation
Published in final edited form as: J Ethn Cult Divers Soc Work. 2016 ; 25(2): 114–129. doi:10.1080/15313204.2015.1071300.