Latkin et al also examined correlates of disclosure of
MSM and seropositive HIV status to individuals in their
social networks. Data for the study were drawn from a
cohort of African-American MSM recruited for a pilot HIV
risk-reduction intervention in Baltimore, Maryland. In these
187 African-American MSM, disclosure of MSM behavior
to social network members was more common among
participants who were younger, had a higher educational
level, and were HIV infected. Participants were more likely
to disclose their MSM behavior to people in their social
networks who were HIV infected, gave them emotional
support, socialized with them, and were not a female sex
partner. Younger participants were more likely to disclose
their positive HIV status to those who were older, HIV
infected, provided emotional support,