Historically men who have sex with men (MSM) have and continue to remain significantly vulnerable to contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Given HIV is the precursor to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, HIV prevention efforts have long been the central focus of public health practitioners (PHP). Presently, prevention not only remains the single most important armament for reducing new incidences of the virus but also the most significant weapon necessary to bring an end to HIV.
Change behavior plays an important role in curbing many of today’s public health threats, which the same holds true for HIV transmission rates. However, there’s a sub-cultural phenomenon involving MSM who engage in a high-risk sexual behavior commonly …show more content…
Research Questions
The specific intent of this qualitative research study is to investigate not only the beliefs and attitudes of MSM who identify as BCs and GGs, but also to examine the basic qualities of BCs and GGs logical and illogical emotions, thinking, and behaviors. More specifically, this research will explore the following six questions:
1. How does the gay community view the BC and GG phenomenon?
2. How do BCs and GGs rationalize their intent?
3. Do BCs truly wish to become infected or is it a sexual thrill associated with …show more content…
Therefore, it’s important to differentiate between the true BC from those individuals who label themselves as such given the high-risk of HIV transmission and barebacking. Essentially, the later issue pertains to construct validity given it can result in the presentation of two results in which an individual sees as pertaining to the same thing, when in fact, they are about another (Trochim, Donnelly, & Arora, 2016). Another issue involving validity results from respondent honesty or lack thereof, which can influence the study results; thus, a cross-sectional analysis of past studies will serve as a vital resource when establishing validity.
Arguably, it’s not as much an issue of quantifying the extent of this practice instead it’s about gaining an understanding of the rationale of those engaging in such behavior. With enhanced knowledge, public health practitioners are better positioned to intervene and foster environments of change behavior. To that end, change behavior advances individuals in the direction of not only safe sexual practices but also improved sexual
Change behavior plays an important role in curbing many of today’s public health threats, which the same holds true for HIV transmission rates. However, there’s a sub-cultural phenomenon involving MSM who engage in a high-risk sexual behavior commonly …show more content…
Research Questions
The specific intent of this qualitative research study is to investigate not only the beliefs and attitudes of MSM who identify as BCs and GGs, but also to examine the basic qualities of BCs and GGs logical and illogical emotions, thinking, and behaviors. More specifically, this research will explore the following six questions:
1. How does the gay community view the BC and GG phenomenon?
2. How do BCs and GGs rationalize their intent?
3. Do BCs truly wish to become infected or is it a sexual thrill associated with …show more content…
Therefore, it’s important to differentiate between the true BC from those individuals who label themselves as such given the high-risk of HIV transmission and barebacking. Essentially, the later issue pertains to construct validity given it can result in the presentation of two results in which an individual sees as pertaining to the same thing, when in fact, they are about another (Trochim, Donnelly, & Arora, 2016). Another issue involving validity results from respondent honesty or lack thereof, which can influence the study results; thus, a cross-sectional analysis of past studies will serve as a vital resource when establishing validity.
Arguably, it’s not as much an issue of quantifying the extent of this practice instead it’s about gaining an understanding of the rationale of those engaging in such behavior. With enhanced knowledge, public health practitioners are better positioned to intervene and foster environments of change behavior. To that end, change behavior advances individuals in the direction of not only safe sexual practices but also improved sexual