Men who have sex with men: safe-sex knowledge, sexual behavior, and drug use

Information about safe-sex behavior can inform individuals’ choices about healthy sexual behavior. While research demonstrates the role of the correctness of information provided to individuals, the role of the source of the information is largely unknown. In addition to accuracy, the perceived correctness, status of the source, as well as other factors may contribute to how information is processed and utilized by an individual. This thesis examines the role that the source of the information plays in the sexual behavior choices of gay men. Obtaining information from some sources do contribute positively to healthy sexual behavior in terms of condom use and getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), while other sources seem to act as a detriment.