TOPIC: Prevention & Education
OTHER KEYWORDS: Asians & Pacific Islanders, Gay and Bisexual Men, Men who have Sex with Men, Hawai'i
TITLE: The Impact of Sexuality and Race/Ethnicity on HIV/AIDS Risk among Asian and Pacific Island American (A/PIA) Gay and Bisexual Men in Hawai'i
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Kanuha VK. The Impact of Sexuality and Race/Ethnicty on HIV/AIDS Risk among Asian and Pacific Island American (A/PIA) gay and bisexual men in Hawai'i. AIDS Edu and Prev. 2000; 12(6): 505-518.
SUMMARY
This article describes the study of race/ethnicity and HIV risk among A/PIA gay and bisexual men in Hawai'i. Respondents reported significant conflicts to one's A/PIA family of origin and the enactment of individual sexual identity. Idealization of love and intimacy, intentional decisions to suspend safer sex practices, and Pacific Island cultural expressions of giving to others are all factors that may compromise HIV risk reduction in this population. Implications for HIV/AIDS prevention focus on integrating A/PIA, gay/bisexual, and "local" (born and raised in Hawai'i) identities in the development of multilevel interventions.