Article
A Synthesis of 20 Years of Research on Sexual Risk Taking Among Asian/Pacific Islander Men Who Have Sex With Men in Western Countries
American Journal of Men's Health
(2016)
Abstract
Over the past two decades, there has emerged a body of literature documenting a number of risk factors associated with Asian/Pacific Islander men who have sex with men’s unsafe sexual behaviors. This study aims to systematically review existing empirical studies and synthesize research results into a social–ecological framework using a mixed research synthesis. Empirical research articles published in peer-reviewed journals between January 1990 and June 2013 were identified in six databases, including PubMed, Ovid MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Social Work Abstract, CINAL, and Web of Knowledge. Both quantitative and qualitative studies were included. Two analysts independently reviewed the articles, and findings were organized on a social–ecological framework. Twenty-two articles were included in the analysis; among these 13 were quantitative, 8 were qualitative, and 1 was mixed-methods research. Results indicated that demographic characteristics, psychological resources, behavioral patterns, relationships with family and friends, dynamics with romantic or sexual partners, community involvement, culture, discrimination, and institutional factors were related to unprotected anal intercourse. This article presents a critique of this literature and discusses implications for future research with this population. It concludes with prevention/intervention initiatives based on review findings.
Keywords
- API,
- MSM,
- risk factors,
- unprotected anal sex,
- social ecology
Disciplines
Publication Date
May 1, 2016
DOI
10.1177/1557988314561489
Publisher Statement
The final, definitive version of this paper has been published in American Journal of Men's Health, Volume 10 issue 3, May 2016 published by SAGE Publishing, All rights reserved.
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Citation Information
Shiu, C.-S., Voisin, D. R., Chen, W.-T., Lo, Y.-A., Hardesty, M., & Nguyen, H. (2016). A synthesis of 20 years of research on sexual risk taking among Asian/Pacific Islander men who have sex with men in Western countries. American Journal of Men's Health, 10(3), 170-180. doi:10.1177/1557988314561489