Black Sexual Minority Men's Experiences in MPowerment Interventions: Implications for HIV Prevention.
Background: Black sexual minority men (BSMM) are disproportionately vulnerable to HIV acquisition; the MPowerment model is one community-based framework for preventing HIV in this population. It focuses on developing a supportive network of peers to promote health messaging, reduce stigma, and impro...
| Publicado en: | International Journal of Behavioral Medicine Vol. 32; no. 3; pp. 360 - 371 |
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Springer Nature
Jun2025
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