Project Objectives
• To learn more about the behaviors that put MN gay and
bisexual men at risk for HIV and other STDs
• To assess HIV testing behaviors among gay/bisexual men
in MN
• To assess exposure to, use, and impact of prevention
services among gay/bisexual men in MN
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
How Was the Project Conducted?
Based on a convenience sample of men attending 2004 Twin Cities
GLBT Pride Festival
Men were randomly approached and asked to participate
Males 18 years of age or older were eligible to participate
Face-to-face interviews were conducted using handheld computers
966 persons were asked to participate in the survey. Of these, 418
accepted and were eligible. A total of 379 completed the interview.
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
How Will Project Results Be Used?
To help inform the MN HIV community planning process
- Contribute to the statewide HIV Prevention Plan
To help guide the development and implementation of MN
HIV and STD prevention programs
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Participant Characteristics
(N=379)
Age (years)
19 and under
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 and older
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Number
18
121
101
97
42
Percent
5%
32%
27%
26%
11%
Participant Characteristics
(N=379)
Race / Ethnicity
Number
Percent
White
306
81%
Black
22
6%
Multi-racial
25
7%
Other*
24
6%
Hispanic#
17
4%
* Other includes American Indian, Asian/Pacific Islander, and Other
# Hispanic includes all races
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Participant Characteristics
(N=379)
Sexual Identity
Gay
Bisexual
Heterosexual
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Number
304
27
48
Percent
80%
7%
13%
Participant Characteristics
(N=379)
Education
9th – 11th grade
High School graduate
Some college
College degree
Graduate school
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Number
7
53
128
121
70
Percent
2%
14%
34%
32%
18%
Participant Characteristics
(N=379)
County of Residence
Number
Percent
Hennepin
236
62%
Ramsey
34
9%
Other metro*
30
8%
Greater MN
37
10%
Not MN Resident
38
10%
4
1%
Unknown
* Other metro counties includes Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Scott and Washington
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Participant Characteristics
(N=379)
Country of Origin
United States
Other*
Number
353
26
Percent
93%
7%
*‘Other represents 22 countries including England, Germany, Italy, Russia, South Africa, Togo, Columbia, Costa Rica, and Panama
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Gender of Sexual Partners
in the past 12 months (N=378)
Number
32
%
8%
Female Partners only
46
12%
Male Partners only
286
76%
Both Male and Female Partners
14
4%
No Partners
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Number of Male Sexual Partners
in the past 12 months (N=379)
Number
78
%
21%
Single Partner
112
30%
Multiple Partners
189
50%
No Male Partners
2 - 4 partners
96 (25%)
5 - 9 partners
41 (11%)
10 or more partners
52 (14%)
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Type & HIV status of Partner
during last sexual encounter
MSM with Single
Partner
MSM with Multiple
Partners
N = 112
N = 189
Number
%
Number
%
95
17
0
0
85%
15%
---
78
106
3
2
41%
56%
2%
1%
100
11
1
0
89%
10%
< 1%
--
147
14
1
27
78%
7%
< 1%
14%
Type of Partner
Steady
Casual
Exchange*
Unknown
Partner HIV status
Negative
Positive
Never tested
Unknown
*‘Exchange partner is someone the participant had sex with in exchange for money, drugs, housing, or transportation.
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Drug use before or during sex
at last sexual encounter
None
Alcohol or Drugs
Both Alcohol and Drugs
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
MSM with Single
Partner
MSM with Multiple
Partners
N = 112
N = 189
Number
95
15
2
%
85%
13%
2%
Number
127
57
4
%
68%
30%
2%
Anal Sex among MSM
in past 12 months & during last sexual encounter
MSM with
Single Partner
N = 112
Number
%
MSM with
Multiple Partners
N = 189
Number
%
Past 12 months
Anal Sex
86
77%
155
82%
Last sexual encounter
Insertive anal sex
Receptive anal sex
41
30
37%
27%
85
64
45%
34%
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Venues for Meeting Sexual Partners
in past 12 months
Bar or Club
Circuit Party
Internet
Phone Chat Line
Park / Other Public area
Adult Bookstore / Theater
Bathhouse or Sex Club
Private Sex Party
None of the above*
MSM with Single
Partner
MSM with Multiple
Partners
N = 112
N = 189
Number
%
Number
%
17
1
17
3
2
2
--70
15%
< 1%
15%
3%
2%
2%
--62%
89
9
98
27
26
8
21
21
--
47%
5%
52%
14%
14%
4%
11%
11%
--
* Choice available to single partner only
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Drug Use
(N=379)
Ever injected drugs
Injected drugs in last 12 months
Non-injection drugs in past 12 months
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Number
26
%
7%
4
1%
145
38%
Frequency of Non-Injection Drug Use
in the past 12 months (N=145)
Number
15
%
10%
Once a week or more, less than once a day
31
21%
Once a month or more, less than once a week
37
26%
Less than once a month
62
43%
Once a day or more
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Type of Non-Injection Drugs Used
in past 12 months (N=145)
Respondents chose all that applied
Crystal, Amphetamines
Crack
Cocaine
Oxycotin, Vicodin, Pain killers
Ecstasy
Marijuana
Poppers
Mushrooms
Viagra
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Number
%
17
10
19
15
13
116
50
21
23
12%
7%
13%
10%
9%
80%
34%
14%
16%
HIV Testing History (N=379)
Number
335
%
88%
Received HIV Test in 2004
137
41%
Result of most recent HIV test
Positive
Negative
Pending
Never picked up result
26
300
6
3
8%
89%
2%
1%
Ever tested for HIV
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Prevention Services Received and Utilized
in the past 12 months (N=379)
Received…
If received,
Used…
Number
%
Number
%
Free condoms
268
71%
168
63%
HIV / STD Prevention Literature
265
70%
237
89%
Referral for HIV testing
54
14%
29
62%
Referral for STD testing
43
11%
24
56%
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Project Limitations
Results are based on men attending 2004 Pride and do not
necessarily represent all gay/bi-sexual men in Minnesota
Did not collect information on non-participants; Potential for
bias exists if participants and non-participants have
different characteristics and behaviors
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
Comments
Compared to those with a single partner, MSM with multiple
partners were more likely to use the internet and bars to
meet partners
Majority of men surveyed had been tested for HIV
(88% had ever been tested)
Free condoms and prevention literature most common
prevention activities
Majority of men who received prevention services used
them
Data Source: Twin Cities Men’s Health Survey
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