The HIV epidemic in the United States (US) was first identified among men who have sex with men (... more The HIV epidemic in the United States (US) was first identified among men who have sex with men (MSM) and continues to dramatically affect this population. MSM or gay, bisexual and non-identifying MSM are the group at greatest risk for HIV infection in the US. This community represents a small segment of the US population, yet accounts for a large percentage of new and overall cases of HIV in the US and Puerto Rico. Likewise, HIV disproportionately impacts Hispanics/Latinos in the US, further compounding the health of its MSM communities. With this in mind, this brief will focus on the HIV crisis among Hispanic/Latino MSM due to the absence of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy targeting Latino MSM. A call to action is needed for increased government and privately funded programs and support for the development of culturally responsive interventions. Likewise, policy changes are needed to adequately meet the health needs of Hispanics/Latinos in the US.
The HIV epidemic in the United States (US) was first identified among men who have sex with men (... more The HIV epidemic in the United States (US) was first identified among men who have sex with men (MSM) and continues to dramatically affect this population. MSM or gay, bisexual and non-identifying MSM are the group at greatest risk for HIV infection in the US. This community represents a small segment of the US population, yet accounts for a large percentage of new and overall cases of HIV in the US and Puerto Rico. Likewise, HIV disproportionately impacts Hispanics/Latinos in the US, further compounding the health of its MSM communities. With this in mind, this brief will focus on the HIV crisis among Hispanic/Latino MSM due to the absence of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy targeting Latino MSM. A call to action is needed for increased government and privately funded programs and support for the development of culturally responsive interventions. Likewise, policy changes are needed to adequately meet the health needs of Hispanics/Latinos in the US.
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