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  • An exploratory study of HIV risk behaviors and testing among male sex workers in Beirut, Lebanon 
    Mokhbat, Jacques; Aunon, Frances M.; Wagner, Glenn J.; Maher, Rabih; Khouri, Danielle; Kaplan, Rachel L. (2017-02-10)
    Male sex workers (MSW) are a particularly high-risk subset of men who have sex with men in Lebanon and report higher numbers of sex partners and lower rates of condom use. The purpose was to explore the factors influencing ...
  • Forms of safety and their impact on health 
    Mokhbat, Jacques; Kaplan, Rachel L.; Wagner, Glenn J.; Nehme, Simon; Aunon, Frances; Khouri, Danielle (2017-02-10)
    Using minority stress theory, the authors investigated risk behaviors of transgender women (trans women) in Lebanon. Using semistructured interviews, the authors explored six areas: relationships with family and friends; ...
  • Living day by day 
    Mokhbat, Jacques; Field, Emile R. S.; El Khoury, Cynthia; Kaplan, Rachel L. (2017-02-13)
    We examined the meaning of living with HIV/AIDS among women in Lebanon. Ten women living with HIV/AIDS (WLWHA) described their experiences via semistructured in-depth interviews. They navigated a process of HIV diagnosis ...
  • A qualitative exploration of sexual risk and HIV testing behaviors among men who have sex with men in Beirut, Lebanon 
    Mokhbat, Jacques; Wagner, Glenn J.; Aunon, Frances M.; Kaplan, Rachel L.; Rana, Yashodhara; Khouri, Danielle; Tohme, Johnny (2017-02-10)
    Men who have sex with men (MSM) may account for most new HIV infections in Lebanon, yet little is known about the factors that influence sexual risk behavior and HIV testing in this population. Qualitative interviews were ...
  • Sexual stigma, psychological well-being and social engagement among men who have sex with men in Beirut, Lebanon 
    Mokhbat, Jacques; Wagner, Glenn J.; Aunon, Frances M.; Kaplan, Rachel L.; Karam, Rita (2017-02-13)
    This qualitative study sought to explore sexual identity development among men who have sex with men in Beirut, Lebanon; the stigma experienced by these men; and how their psychological well-being and social engagement are ...