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The present study used qualitative methods to assess sources of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)\/STD information and responses to HIV\/STD prevention messages among MSM. This was done to understand how to design more effective media campaigns on HIV\/STD prevention and testing for this population.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>One-on-one semistructured, qualitative interviews and a brief demographic written survey were conducted.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Setting.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A Massachusetts community-based organization specializing in HIV\/AIDS healthcare.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Participants.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A novel, modified, respondent-driven sampling method was used to recruit a diverse sample of 50 Massachusetts MSM between January and April 2005; qualitative interviews were conducted until redundancy in responses was achieved.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Method.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis. NVIVO software was used to organize transcripts, identify themes, and report frequency of responses.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Respondents reported having derived information on sexual health from multiple media sources. Direct outreach, gay- and HIV-centered organizations, print and broadcast media, public transportation ads, and the Internet held the greatest potential for dissemination. Primary care providers were also frequently seen as trusted sources of HIV\/STD prevention information. Ideas for content often included having \u201cpeople just like you\u201d in ads.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion.<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Health messages that focus on getting tested for HIV and STDs, practicing safe sex, and incorporating straightforward and accurate information on prevention may be the most acceptable to MSM. Providers should be proactive in disseminating information about HIV\/STD prevention.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4278\/ajhp.08042841","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2010,6,11]],"date-time":"2010-06-11T15:19:53Z","timestamp":1276269593000},"page":"170-177","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":5,"title":["Sources of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Sexually Transmitted Disease Information and Responses to Prevention Messages among Massachusetts Men Who Have Sex with Men"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"24","author":[{"given":"Matthew J.","family":"Mimiaga","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Matthew J. Mimiaga, ScD, MPH; San L. Reisner, MA; Hilary Goldhammer, ScM; Ashley M. Tetu, MPH; and Kenneth H. Mayer, MD, are with The Fenway Institute, Fenway Community Health, Boston, Massachusetts. Matthew J. Mimiaga, ScD, MPH, is with Harvard Medical School\/Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Ashley M. 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