Carol A Reisen
Biographic Data
| ID | 235799 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Carol A Reisen |
| GIVEN NAMES | Carol A |
| FAMILY NAME | Reisen |
| SIGNATURE | REISEN C A |
| AFFILIATIONS | George Washington University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 187 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1996 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 7 |
Sexual Migration and HIV Risk in a Sample of Brazilian, Colombian and Dominican Immigrant MSM Living in New York City
Latino Sexual Beliefs Scale
Gender Affirmation and Body Modification Among Transgender Persons in Bogotá, Colombia
This paper examined structural, social, and personal characteristics that shape the processes of gender affirmation and body modification among transgender persons (assigned male at birth) in Bogotá, Colombia. Qualitative data from life-history interviews (N=14) and a focus group (N=11) explored research questions concerning the ways in which the internal psychological and external contextual processes influence individuals' decisions and behavio…
HIV Prevalence and Awareness of Positive Serostatus Among Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender Women in Bogotá, Colombia
Objectives. We estimated HIV prevalence among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women in Bogotá, Colombia, and explored differences between HIV-positive individuals who are aware and unaware of their serostatus. Methods. In this cross-sectional 2011 study, we used respondent-driven sampling (RDS) to recruit 1000 MSM and transgender women, who completed a computerized questionnaire and received an HIV test. Results. The RDS-adjusted …
Mixed Methods Research With Internally Displaced Colombian Gay and Bisexual Men and Transwomen
We discuss the use of mixed methods research to further understanding of displaced Colombian gay and bisexual men and transwomen, a marginalized population at risk. Within the framework of communicative action, which calls for social change through egalitarian dialog, we describe how our multinational, interdisciplinary research team explored the subjective, objective, and social worlds of participants through life history interviews and surveys.…
Sex Work Among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Bogotá
Armed conflict, homonegativity and forced internal displacement
Colombia has endured six decades of civil unrest, population displacement and violence. We examined the relationships between contextual conditions, displacement and HIV among gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in Bogotá, Colombia. A total of 19 key informants provided information about internal displacement of sexual minorities. Life-history interviews were conducted with 42 participants aged 18 to 48 years and included questions about di…
Can additive measures add to an intersectional understanding? Experiences of gay and ethnic discrimination among HIV-positive Latino gay men
The current study investigated a methodological question of whether traditional, additive, quantitative data can be used to address intersectional issues, and illustrated such an approach with a sample of 301 HIV-positive, Latino gay men in the United States. Participants were surveyed using A-CASI. Hierarchical logistic set regression investigated the role of sets of variables reflecting demographic characteristics, gender nonconformity, and gay…
Sex with Sex Workers among Latino Day Laborers in Suburban Maryland
Popular perceptions of circumcision among Colombian men who have sex with men
Male circumcision has received increased attention for its potential to reduce sexual transmission of HIV. Research on the acceptability of circumcision as a means of HIV prevention among men who have sex with men is limited. Men who have sex with men in Bogotá, Colombia, either participated in a focus group in which they shared information regarding their perceptions of circumcision or completed a survey that assessed circumcision experiences, a…
Characteristics of Latino MSM who have sex in public settings
Many men who have sex with men (MSM) have sexual encounters in public places, and some data suggest that this behavior is more common among Latino than non-Hispanic white MSM in the USA. In a sample of 482 Latino MSM born in Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, and living in the New York City metropolitan area, we examined how demographic and psychosocial characteristics are related to having sex in public venues. Logistic regression was…
Sex in public and private settings among Latino MSM
Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) constitute a group at high risk for HIV. Recent approaches to understanding sexual risk have emphasized the role that contextual factors can play in shaping behavior. This study examined sexual behavior of Latino MSM in private and public settings. First, a within-person comparison of behaviors performed in sexual encounters that occurred in public and private settings was conducted. Unprotected anal interco…
Cultural Beliefs, Partner Characteristics, Communication, and Sexual Risk Among Latino MSM
Partner Selection among Latino Immigrant Men Who Have Sex with Men
Latino Gay and Bisexual Men's Relationships with Non-Gay-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men
This study investigated relationships between Latino gay-identified men in metropolitan New York City and their non-gay-identified male partners. Phase 1 consisted of in-depth interviews (N = 33), and Phase 2 consisted of quantitative surveys (N = 120) with Brazilian, Colombian, and Dominican men who have sex with men (MSM). A majority of participants reported having had sex with heterosexually identified men, and in many cases, the relationship …
Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among Immigrant Latino MSM
The sexual experiences of Latino men who have sex with men who migrated to a gay epicentre in the USA
Key informant interviews, in-depth interviews and focus groups were conducted to examine ways in which social context influenced the behavior of Brazilian, Colombian and Dominican men who have sex with men. First, we investigated how the social context in the home country affected motivation for migration. Findings suggest that Latino men who have sex with men frequently reported coming to the USA to escape homo-negativity and to achieve greater …
Predictors of disclosure of human immunovirus-positive serostatus among Latino gay men
To test a theoretical approach to disclosure of human immunovirus (HIV) status, 301 HIV-positive Latino gay men were interviewed using Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self-Interview technology with Audio enhancement). Consequence theory and social influence theory were combined to create a model of antecedents of disclosure. Results provided support for both theories. Perceived positive consequences were associated with greater disclosure to casual…
A Comparison of HIV-Related Factors Among Seropositive Brazilian, South American, and Puerto Rican Gay Men in the United States
Latino men who have sex with men are a group at high risk for HIV infection. Much of the research addressing attitudes and behaviors related to HIV among Latinos in the United States has overlooked differences based on nationality. Brazilian immigrants, in particular, are an understudied subgroup of Latinos. This study compared HIV-positive Brazilian gay men ( n = 75) with their Spanish-speaking counterparts from South America ( n = 103) and Puer…
Complementary and alternative medicine and adherence to care among HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men
The purpose of this study was to examine the degree to which HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men utilized complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and to explore the relationship between CAM use and adherence to treatment. The sample consisted of 152 HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men. Eighty percent of participants reported use of some form of CAM. Asian CAM was most commonly used, followed by herbal remedies and Latino CAM. Adhe…
Disclosure of HIV Status and Psychological Well-Being Among Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
Confronting Stigma
Theories of social integration and stress process posit that community involvement may buffer or may compensate the adverse effects of stigma on psychological well-being. In this article, the authors explore this thesis in a stigmatized and seldom studied group of HIV-positive Latino gay men. Specifically, they examine the effects of community involvement in AIDS and gay-related organizations (e.g., volunteerism and activism) and experienced homo…
Predictors of Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among HIV-Positive Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
Disclosure of HIV‐Positive Status to Latino Gay Men's Social Networks
This study explored disclosure of serostatus in a sample of 155 HIV‐positive Latino gay men from New York City and Washington, DC. We examined rates of disclosure to different members of the social network: mothers, fathers, close friends, and primary sexual partners. There were high rates of disclosure of HIV‐positive serostatus to main partners and closest friends and lower rates to fathers and mothers. We examined the role of 3 contextual targ…
Asking and Telling
Psychological well-being among Latino lesbians and gay men
Gender Roles, Power Strategies, and Precautionary Sexual Self-Efficacy
Methodological Issues in Research on Sexual Behavior with Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
Latino gay men are at high risk for HIV/AIDS, and therefore it is critical that we increase our understanding of their sexual behavior. This paper discusses theoretical and methodological issues of conducting research with Latino gay and bisexual men. The importance of culture in psychological theory addressing sexual behavior is highlighted. Cultural and socioeconomic forces that impact the social construction of sexuality and sexual risk need t…
Confronting Stigma
Theories of social integration and stress process posit that community involvement may buffer or may compensate the adverse effects of stigma on psychological well-being. In this article, the authors explore this thesis in a stigmatized and seldom studied group of HIV-positive Latino gay men. Specifically, they examine the effects of community involvement in AIDS and gay-related organizations (e.g., volunteerism and activism) and experienced homo…
The development of the Cultural Health Attributions Questionnaire (CHAQ)
Current general health belief measures that are used to assess health behaviors do not capture the full range of health beliefs present among Latinos. The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid measure of Latino health beliefs, the Cultural Health Attributions Questionnaire (CHAQ). Three hundred forty participants were recruited in 2 metropolitan areas with large Latino populations. Exploratory factor analysis revealed 2 highly…
Can additive measures add to an intersectional understanding? Experiences of gay and ethnic discrimination among HIV-positive Latino gay men
The current study investigated a methodological question of whether traditional, additive, quantitative data can be used to address intersectional issues, and illustrated such an approach with a sample of 301 HIV-positive, Latino gay men in the United States. Participants were surveyed using A-CASI. Hierarchical logistic set regression investigated the role of sets of variables reflecting demographic characteristics, gender nonconformity, and gay…
Disclosure of HIV‐Positive Status to Latino Gay Men's Social Networks
This study explored disclosure of serostatus in a sample of 155 HIV‐positive Latino gay men from New York City and Washington, DC. We examined rates of disclosure to different members of the social network: mothers, fathers, close friends, and primary sexual partners. There were high rates of disclosure of HIV‐positive serostatus to main partners and closest friends and lower rates to fathers and mothers. We examined the role of 3 contextual targ…
Predictors of disclosure of human immunovirus-positive serostatus among Latino gay men
To test a theoretical approach to disclosure of human immunovirus (HIV) status, 301 HIV-positive Latino gay men were interviewed using Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self-Interview technology with Audio enhancement). Consequence theory and social influence theory were combined to create a model of antecedents of disclosure. Results provided support for both theories. Perceived positive consequences were associated with greater disclosure to casual…
Latino Gay and Bisexual Men's Relationships with Non-Gay-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men
This study investigated relationships between Latino gay-identified men in metropolitan New York City and their non-gay-identified male partners. Phase 1 consisted of in-depth interviews (N = 33), and Phase 2 consisted of quantitative surveys (N = 120) with Brazilian, Colombian, and Dominican men who have sex with men (MSM). A majority of participants reported having had sex with heterosexually identified men, and in many cases, the relationship …
Gender Affirmation and Body Modification Among Transgender Persons in Bogotá, Colombia
This paper examined structural, social, and personal characteristics that shape the processes of gender affirmation and body modification among transgender persons (assigned male at birth) in Bogotá, Colombia. Qualitative data from life-history interviews (N=14) and a focus group (N=11) explored research questions concerning the ways in which the internal psychological and external contextual processes influence individuals' decisions and behavio…
Partner Selection among Latino Immigrant Men Who Have Sex with Men
Sex Work Among Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Bogotá
Mixed Methods Research With Internally Displaced Colombian Gay and Bisexual Men and Transwomen
We discuss the use of mixed methods research to further understanding of displaced Colombian gay and bisexual men and transwomen, a marginalized population at risk. Within the framework of communicative action, which calls for social change through egalitarian dialog, we describe how our multinational, interdisciplinary research team explored the subjective, objective, and social worlds of participants through life history interviews and surveys.…
A Comparison of HIV-Related Factors Among Seropositive Brazilian, South American, and Puerto Rican Gay Men in the United States
Latino men who have sex with men are a group at high risk for HIV infection. Much of the research addressing attitudes and behaviors related to HIV among Latinos in the United States has overlooked differences based on nationality. Brazilian immigrants, in particular, are an understudied subgroup of Latinos. This study compared HIV-positive Brazilian gay men ( n = 75) with their Spanish-speaking counterparts from South America ( n = 103) and Puer…
Psychological well-being among Latino lesbians and gay men
Reliability, Ethnic Comparability, and Validity Evidence for a Condensed Measure of Proactive Coping
An abbreviated, 13-item version of the Behavioral Attributes of Psychosocial Competence Scale (BAPC) was derived. Two studies were designed to examine internal consistency, test-retest reliability, criterion and concurrent validity, and ethnic comparability. Participants in Study 1 were 346 college students of diverse ethnic backgrounds: Asian American, African American, and non-Latino white. Study 1 data indicated good internal consistency (alph…
Psychological well-being among Latino lesbians and gay men
Psychological well-being among Latino lesbians and gay men
The development of the Cultural Health Attributions Questionnaire (CHAQ)
Current general health belief measures that are used to assess health behaviors do not capture the full range of health beliefs present among Latinos. The purpose of this study was to develop a reliable and valid measure of Latino health beliefs, the Cultural Health Attributions Questionnaire (CHAQ). Three hundred forty participants were recruited in 2 metropolitan areas with large Latino populations. Exploratory factor analysis revealed 2 highly…
Gender Roles, Power Strategies, and Precautionary Sexual Self-Efficacy
Asking and Telling
Methodological Issues in Research on Sexual Behavior with Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
Latino gay men are at high risk for HIV/AIDS, and therefore it is critical that we increase our understanding of their sexual behavior. This paper discusses theoretical and methodological issues of conducting research with Latino gay and bisexual men. The importance of culture in psychological theory addressing sexual behavior is highlighted. Cultural and socioeconomic forces that impact the social construction of sexuality and sexual risk need t…
Predictors of Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among HIV-Positive Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
Disclosure of HIV‐Positive Status to Latino Gay Men's Social Networks
This study explored disclosure of serostatus in a sample of 155 HIV‐positive Latino gay men from New York City and Washington, DC. We examined rates of disclosure to different members of the social network: mothers, fathers, close friends, and primary sexual partners. There were high rates of disclosure of HIV‐positive serostatus to main partners and closest friends and lower rates to fathers and mothers. We examined the role of 3 contextual targ…
Complementary and alternative medicine and adherence to care among HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men
The purpose of this study was to examine the degree to which HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men utilized complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), and to explore the relationship between CAM use and adherence to treatment. The sample consisted of 152 HIV-positive Latino gay and bisexual men. Eighty percent of participants reported use of some form of CAM. Asian CAM was most commonly used, followed by herbal remedies and Latino CAM. Adhe…
Disclosure of HIV Status and Psychological Well-Being Among Latino Gay and Bisexual Men
Confronting Stigma
Theories of social integration and stress process posit that community involvement may buffer or may compensate the adverse effects of stigma on psychological well-being. In this article, the authors explore this thesis in a stigmatized and seldom studied group of HIV-positive Latino gay men. Specifically, they examine the effects of community involvement in AIDS and gay-related organizations (e.g., volunteerism and activism) and experienced homo…
A Comparison of HIV-Related Factors Among Seropositive Brazilian, South American, and Puerto Rican Gay Men in the United States
Latino men who have sex with men are a group at high risk for HIV infection. Much of the research addressing attitudes and behaviors related to HIV among Latinos in the United States has overlooked differences based on nationality. Brazilian immigrants, in particular, are an understudied subgroup of Latinos. This study compared HIV-positive Brazilian gay men ( n = 75) with their Spanish-speaking counterparts from South America ( n = 103) and Puer…
The sexual experiences of Latino men who have sex with men who migrated to a gay epicentre in the USA
Key informant interviews, in-depth interviews and focus groups were conducted to examine ways in which social context influenced the behavior of Brazilian, Colombian and Dominican men who have sex with men. First, we investigated how the social context in the home country affected motivation for migration. Findings suggest that Latino men who have sex with men frequently reported coming to the USA to escape homo-negativity and to achieve greater …
Predictors of disclosure of human immunovirus-positive serostatus among Latino gay men
To test a theoretical approach to disclosure of human immunovirus (HIV) status, 301 HIV-positive Latino gay men were interviewed using Audio-CASI (Computer Assisted Self-Interview technology with Audio enhancement). Consequence theory and social influence theory were combined to create a model of antecedents of disclosure. Results provided support for both theories. Perceived positive consequences were associated with greater disclosure to casual…
Unprotected Anal Intercourse Among Immigrant Latino MSM
Sex in public and private settings among Latino MSM
Latino men who have sex with men (MSM) constitute a group at high risk for HIV. Recent approaches to understanding sexual risk have emphasized the role that contextual factors can play in shaping behavior. This study examined sexual behavior of Latino MSM in private and public settings. First, a within-person comparison of behaviors performed in sexual encounters that occurred in public and private settings was conducted. Unprotected anal interco…
Cultural Beliefs, Partner Characteristics, Communication, and Sexual Risk Among Latino MSM
Partner Selection among Latino Immigrant Men Who Have Sex with Men
Latino Gay and Bisexual Men's Relationships with Non-Gay-Identified Men Who Have Sex With Men
This study investigated relationships between Latino gay-identified men in metropolitan New York City and their non-gay-identified male partners. Phase 1 consisted of in-depth interviews (N = 33), and Phase 2 consisted of quantitative surveys (N = 120) with Brazilian, Colombian, and Dominican men who have sex with men (MSM). A majority of participants reported having had sex with heterosexually identified men, and in many cases, the relationship …
Characteristics of Latino MSM who have sex in public settings
Many men who have sex with men (MSM) have sexual encounters in public places, and some data suggest that this behavior is more common among Latino than non-Hispanic white MSM in the USA. In a sample of 482 Latino MSM born in Brazil, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, and living in the New York City metropolitan area, we examined how demographic and psychosocial characteristics are related to having sex in public venues. Logistic regression was…
Popular perceptions of circumcision among Colombian men who have sex with men
Male circumcision has received increased attention for its potential to reduce sexual transmission of HIV. Research on the acceptability of circumcision as a means of HIV prevention among men who have sex with men is limited. Men who have sex with men in Bogotá, Colombia, either participated in a focus group in which they shared information regarding their perceptions of circumcision or completed a survey that assessed circumcision experiences, a…
Armed conflict, homonegativity and forced internal displacement
Colombia has endured six decades of civil unrest, population displacement and violence. We examined the relationships between contextual conditions, displacement and HIV among gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in Bogotá, Colombia. A total of 19 key informants provided information about internal displacement of sexual minorities. Life-history interviews were conducted with 42 participants aged 18 to 48 years and included questions about di…
Can additive measures add to an intersectional understanding? Experiences of gay and ethnic discrimination among HIV-positive Latino gay men
The current study investigated a methodological question of whether traditional, additive, quantitative data can be used to address intersectional issues, and illustrated such an approach with a sample of 301 HIV-positive, Latino gay men in the United States. Participants were surveyed using A-CASI. Hierarchical logistic set regression investigated the role of sets of variables reflecting demographic characteristics, gender nonconformity, and gay…
Sex with Sex Workers among Latino Day Laborers in Suburban Maryland
Psychology (30 works) · Medicine (22 works) · Social Psychology (19 works) · Sociology (18 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (17 works) · Demography (16 works) · Men who have sex with men (14 works) · Social Psychology (14 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (13 works) · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV (13 works)