RT Article
T1 Exploring Religiosity and Spirituality in the Sexual Decision-Making of Black Gay and Bisexual Men
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 58
IS 5
SP 1792
OP 1802
A1 Dangerfield, Derek T.
A1 Bass, Alágra S.
A1 Bluthenthal, Ricky N.
A1 Williams, Jeffery E.
A1 Wynter, Timothy
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2019
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1681198894
AB Many Black gay and bisexual men (BGBM) practice consistent religious worship and spirituality in order to cope with social challenges. This study utilized data from in-depth qualitative interviews conducted to explore personal meanings of religiosity and spirituality and how these constructs affect partner choices and sexual behaviors among BGBM. Interviews were conducted with 26 BGBM in Los Angeles, California, from September to November 2015. In-depth interviews yielded themes related to BGBM's understanding of religiosity and spirituality and how their personal beliefs influenced their partner choices and sexual risks. Implications for church-based and community-based interventions are discussed.
K1 Black gay and bisexual men
K1 Health
K1 Religion
K1 Spirituality
DO 10.1007/s10943-019-00845-3