News Finding: Dacus provides some insight into what intentional engagement of these men might look like: "Strengths-based approaches to HIV prevention will necessitate both consideration and inclusion of prevention research, policy, practices, programming, and interventions for black gay and bisexual men," he said.
Paper Finding: Two other participants mentioned carrying condoms with them when they thought they would be engaging in anal sex with partners.
News Context: This underscores the need for community-based organizations and health service providers to constructively engage HIV-negative black gay and bisexual men as part of their comprehensive HIV prevention strategy. Dacus provides some insight into what intentional engagement of these men might look like: "Strengths-based approaches to HIV prevention will necessitate both consideration and inclusion of prevention research, policy, practices, programming, and interventions for black gay and bisexual men," he said. "First, more funding needs to be available to support research that is strengths-based.
Paper Context: One participant said this, as he pulled a plastic bag filled with condoms out of his backpack to demonstrate: ''I carry condoms with me everywhere I go'' (P002, 29, heroin, powder cocaine, and heavy alcohol user.) Two other participants mentioned carrying condoms with them when they thought they would be engaging in anal sex with partners. One participant noted that he keeps condoms available, out in the open in his apartment: