Comparing Sexual Behavioral Patterns Between Two Bathhouses

Implications for HIV Prevention Intervention Policy

Bibliographic Data

ID3659574
AuthorsMatt G Mutchler (0000-0003-2510-0262, APLA Health), Trista Bingham (0000-0002-1949-5133, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health), Miguel Chion (APLA Health), Richard A Jenkins (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), Lee E Klosinski (APLA Health), Gina Secura, Gina M Secura (Los Angeles County Department of Public Health)
Year2003
Volume44
Issue3-4
Pages221-242
Publication date2003-08-04
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1300/j082v44n03_10
PMID12962184
OpenAlexW1605906385
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited15

There is a glaring lack of data to inform culturally appropriate HIV prevention interventions targeting environments such as bathhouses where men who have sex with men (MSM) practice sexual risk behaviors. This study compares sexual behavioral patterns across two bathhouse sites in order to identify important themes to address when tailoring HIV prevention interventions to bathhouse environments. We analyzed semi-structured interviews with workers and patrons at two bathhouses to explore similarities and differences. A coding scheme was established and data were organized according to conceptual themes. We found that differences between the two sites emerged in six key areas: bathhouse clientele, attraction to particular sites, sexual practices and condom use, communication about sex and HIV status, bathhouse rules, and substance use. Implications for HIV prevention intervention policy are discussed

Developmental psychology · Sexual behavior · Clinical Psychology · Gender, Feminism, and Media · Psychology · Sex work and related issues · Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology · Social Psychology