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Unprotected anal intercourse among immigrant Latino MSM: the role of characteristics of the person and the sexual encounterMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, 2125 G St, NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
AIDS Behav 13:700-15. 2009..Likelihood of UAI was also linked to the situational characteristics of closeness to the partner, seroconcordance, and concern about STIs in the encounter...- The abbreviated multidimensional acculturation scale: empirical validation with two Latino/Latina samplesMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol 9:107-26. 2003..Construct validity was further demonstrated through factorial analyses of the combined samples (N = 246). Three separate factors emerged: cultural identity, language competence, and cultural competence... - Methodological issues in research on sexual behavior with Latino gay and bisexual menMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University Washington, District of Columbia 20052, USA
Am J Community Psychol 31:281-91. 2003..The relationship between researchers and participants is affected by Latino cultural styles, and suggestions for approaches to conduct research in the Latino gay community are offered... - Asking and telling: communication about HIV status among Latino HIV-positive gay menMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, D C 20052, USA
AIDS Behav 7:143-52. 2003..Contrary to expectations, reported experiences of gay discrimination were positively associated with communication of serostatus... - Disclosure of HIV-positive status to Latino gay men's social networksMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia 20052, USA
Am J Community Psychol 33:107-16. 2004..A longer time since diagnosis was associated with disclosure to the closest friend. These findings highlight the importance of taking into account roles and relationships, and their effect on disclosure... - Mentoring and research capacity-building experiences: acculturating to research from the perspective of the traineeMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
Am J Public Health 99:S16-9. 2009..We also discuss the importance of mentorship from the perspective of the trainee and reflect on our learning and skills acquisition process... - Disclosure of HIV status and psychological well-being among Latino gay and bisexual menMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia 20052, USA
AIDS Behav 9:15-26. 2005..Findings demonstrate that generally Latino gay men are selective in choosing people to whom they disclose their serostatus and that disclosure tends to be associated with positive outcomes... - Predictors of disclosure of human immunovirus-positive serostatus among Latino gay menMaria Cecilia Zea
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol 13:304-12. 2007..Time since diagnosis was also predictive of disclosure... - Partner selection among Latino immigrant men who have sex with menFernanda T Bianchi
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, 2125 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
Arch Sex Behav 39:1321-30. 2010..These findings suggest that gender and ethnic stereotypes play an important role in shaping partner choice and have implications for sexual risk and relationship formation... - Sex in public and private settings among Latino MSMCarol A Reisen
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC, USA
AIDS Care 22:697-704. 2010..Behavioral differences were discussed in terms of structural conditions related to privacy and safety, and psychological factors related to intimacy... - Racial identity and self-esteem among black Brazilian men: race matters in Brazil too!Fernanda T Bianchi
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, 2125 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol 8:157-69. 2002..In addition, racial identity was significantly related to mistrust of Whites by Black Brazilian men. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of racial relations in Brazil... - Male circumcision and HIV status among Latino immigrant MSM in New York CityCarol A Reisen
Department of Psychology, George Washingtoin University, 2125 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20052, USA
J LGBT Health Res 3:29-36. 2007..Follow-up analyses revealed, however, that the protective effects occurred only among the group of Colombian men... - The sexual experiences of Latino men who have sex with men who migrated to a gay epicentre in the USAFernanda T Bianchi
The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
Cult Health Sex 9:505-18. 2007..Implications for future programme development are discussed alongside prevention efforts targeting migrants during this critical period... - Latino gay and bisexual men's relationships with non-gay-identified men who have sex with menCarol A Reisen
Department of Psychology, George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052, USA
J Homosex 57:1004-21. 2010.... - Giving voice to emerging science and theory for lesbian, gay, and bisexual people of colorGary W Harper
Department of Psychology, DePaul University, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Cultur Divers Ethnic Minor Psychol 10:187-99. 2004..Recommendations for increasing research with LGB people of color are offered...
Research Grants
- HIV PREVALENCE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CIRCUMCISION AMONG COLOMBIAMARIA ZEA; Fiscal Year: 2009....
- HIV PREVALENCE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CIRCUMCISION AMONG COLOMBIAMaria Cecilia Zea; Fiscal Year: 2010....
- HIV PREVALENCE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CIRCUMCISION AMONG COLOMBIAMARIA ZEA; Fiscal Year: 2009....
- Contextual Influences on Sexual Risk among Latino MSMMARIA ZEA; Fiscal Year: 2007..The triangulation of findings will enable us to interpret results and further refine the theoretical model of contextual factors of sexual risk among these three groups of Latino MSM. ..
- DISCLOSURE OF HIV STATUS AMONG LATINO GAY MENMARIA ZEA; Fiscal Year: 2002..The investigators will test whether the disclosure intervention promotes psychological well-being, reduces sexual risk behaviors, and promotes adherence to HIVIAIDS care. ..
- HIV PREVALENCE, SEXUAL BEHAVIOR, AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CIRCUMCISION AMONG COLOMBIAMaria Cecilia Zea; Fiscal Year: 2010..In addition, it explores attitudes towards circumcision in the targeted sample. ..