Interventions for Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men: Critical appraisal

Objective Some interventions have been developed and tested to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men (MSM). The purpose of this paper is to critically appraise published interventions designed to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM. Design/sample/measurement A critical appraisal of published interventions designed to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM was conducted. Using guidelines established by the Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Rating Scale published research articles were categorized and evaluated using these guidelines. Results The critical appraisal identified nine intervention studies that met all inclusion criteria. The critical appraisal of these interventions highlighted strengths and weaknesses of these interventions which should be considered when developing future interventions to decrease high risk sexual practices among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM. Conclusion While several interventions have been created to specifically address HIV infection among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM, these interventions were varied. Suggestions for future intervention development to decrease high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM based on the findings of the critical appraisal of the literature are included.

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This paper critically appraised nine intervention studies designed to reduce high risk sexual behaviors among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM. The appraisal highlighted strengths and weaknesses of these interventions, providing suggestions for future intervention development.Various interventions have been created to address HIV infection among Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and MSM, with varied approaches.