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Understanding factors influencing HIV prevention, such as condom use and HIV testing is crucial.\u00a0This study used the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) Model determinants and explored social environment factors to assess their associations with condomless sex and HIV testing. Model fit was also examined to compare our IMB model alone versus an extended model incorporating social environment factors.\u00a0A sample of 164 MSM (ages 18\u201329) in Beirut was analyzed using IMB determinants (e.g., HIV knowledge, motivation, condom use self-efficacy) and social environment determinants (e.g., safer sex peer norms, network engagement in HIV testing and risk discussions). Bivariate associations and multivariate regressions were conducted, and model fit was assessed using likelihood ratio testing.\u00a0Findings showed that our IMB model alone better predicted condomless anal sex, whereas neither model adequately fit HIV testing outcomes. Within our IMB model, higher HIV knowledge was associated with increased odds of condomless sex, while greater condom use self-efficacy was linked to reduced odds.\u00a0These results suggest that condom use and HIV testing are influenced by different factors. 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