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Semistructured focus groups were conducted with 16 men who self-identified as a sexual minority, Native American, or a combination of both who reside in Oklahoma to: (1) assess needs related to HIV\/STI prevention and testing, (2) determine facilitators and barriers to resource access, and (3) assess preferences for mobile health intervention programming. Two overarching themes emerged: (1) HIV program participation barriers and (2) HIV service access preferences. 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