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Prevention of HIV/AIDS, other STIs and Pregnancy: Interventions to Reduce Sexual Risk Behaviors or Increase Protective Behaviors to Prevent Acquisition of HIV in Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)

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These person-to-person behavioral interventions, for men who have sex with men, can be implemented at the individual, group, and community level. Components can include providing information and skill-building to change knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and self-efficacy.

Task Force Recommendations & Findings

This table lists interventions reviewed by the Community Guide, with Task Force findings for each (definitions of findings). Click on an underlined intervention title for a summary of the review.

Behavioral Interventions to Increase Protective Behaviors
Delivered at the individual level Recommended
Delivered at the small group level Recommended
Delivered at the community level Recommended

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Disclaimer

The findings and conclusions on this page are those of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services and do not necessarily represent those of CDC.

Sample Citation

The content of publications of the Guide to Community Preventive Services is in the public domain. Citation as to source, however, is appreciated. Sample citation: Guide to Community Preventive Services. Prevention of HIV/AIDS, other STIs and pregnancy: interventions to reduce sexual risk behaviors or increase protective behaviors to prevent acquisition of HIV in adult men having sex with men (MSM). www.thecommunityguide.org/hiv/msm.html. Last updated: MM/DD/YYYY.

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The Guide to Clinical Preventive Services

Together, the Community Guide and the Clinical Guide provide evidence-based recommendations across the prevention spectrum.

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