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Suspected Mpox Symptoms and Testing in Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: Cross-Sectional Study

Suspected Mpox Symptoms and Testing in Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States: Cross-Sectional Study

From 2022 to 2024, there have been 95,000 confirmed cases of clade II mpox globally, including several deaths, predominantly affecting gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) [1]. The first case in the 2022 mpox outbreak was identified in the United States on May 17, 2022, triggering a nationwide response to identify and monitor new cases and deliver the mpox vaccine [4].

Kaitlyn Atkins, Thomas Carpino, Amrita Rao, Travis Sanchez, O Winslow Edwards, Marissa Hannah, Patrick S Sullivan, Yasmin P Ogale, Winston E Abara, Kevin P Delaney, Stefan D Baral

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2025;11:e57399

Impact of a Virtual Care Navigation Service on Member-Reported Outcomes Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Populations: Case Study

Impact of a Virtual Care Navigation Service on Member-Reported Outcomes Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Populations: Case Study

Compelling evidence indicates that communities comprised of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and a broader spectrum of sexual orientations and/or gender identities (LGBTQ+) disproportionately endure a range of health issues [1-3]. According to minority stress theory, the stigma associated with sexual and/or gender minority identities acts as a stressor, potentially serving as a foundational contributor to health inequities among LGBTQ+ people [4].

Seul Ki Choi, Jaclyn Marshall, Patrina Sexton Topper, Andrew Pregnall, José Bauermeister

JMIR Form Res 2025;9:e64137

Recruitment of Young Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men for a Web-Based Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intervention: Differences in Participant Characteristics and Study Engagement by Recruitment Source in a Randomized Controlled Trial

Recruitment of Young Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men for a Web-Based Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intervention: Differences in Participant Characteristics and Study Engagement by Recruitment Source in a Randomized Controlled Trial

However, a recent review paper suggests that fewer than 40% of young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men who are age-eligible for HPV vaccination have received any doses of the vaccine series [5]. In response, HPV vaccination interventions for young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men have recently been developed to improve knowledge and increase vaccination rates [7-10].

Daniel J Marshall, Amy L Gower, Mira L Katz, José A Bauermeister, Abigail B Shoben, Paul L Reiter

J Med Internet Res 2025;27:e64668

Preferences for Starting Daily, On-Demand, and Long-Acting Injectable HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States (2021-2022): Nationwide Online Cross-Sectional Study

Preferences for Starting Daily, On-Demand, and Long-Acting Injectable HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in the United States (2021-2022): Nationwide Online Cross-Sectional Study

The AMIS investigation team recruits participants through English and Spanish-language banner advertisements placed on websites and social networking sites used by MSM as well as by email blasts on LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, and others)-specific email listservs. The advertisements are displayed online based on self-reported demographic information related to online profiles.

Duygu Islek, Travis Sanchez, Jennifer L Glick, Jeb Jones, Keith Rawlings, Supriya Sarkar, Patrick S Sullivan, Vani Vannappagari

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e62801

The CHALO! 2.0 mHealth-Based Multilevel Intervention to Promote HIV Testing and Linkage-to-Care Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mumbai, India: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

The CHALO! 2.0 mHealth-Based Multilevel Intervention to Promote HIV Testing and Linkage-to-Care Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mumbai, India: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial

HIV remains a significant public health issue, with an estimated 39 million individuals living with HIV in 2021 and new diagnoses continuing to be concentrated among key populations globally including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) [1]. India has the third largest population of people living with HIV globally, with it disproportionately affecting MSM.

Jatin Chaudary, Shruta Rawat, Alpana Dange, Sarit A Golub, Ryung S Kim, Venkatesan Chakrapani, Kenneth H Mayer, Julia Arnsten, Viraj V Patel

JMIR Res Protoc 2024;13:e59873

Chemsex Session Typologies and Associated Sociodemographic Factors in Sexual Minority Men: Latent Class Analysis From a Cultural Perspective Using a Cross-Sectional Survey

Chemsex Session Typologies and Associated Sociodemographic Factors in Sexual Minority Men: Latent Class Analysis From a Cultural Perspective Using a Cross-Sectional Survey

Reference 6: Social norms related to combining drugs and sex (“chemsex”) among gay men in South London drug use survey among clients of the sexually transmitted infection outpatient clinic and users of a gay Reference 20: Sexual behavior and drug use impact in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men the 2014 Gay Men’s Sex Survey Reference 50: Masculine gender role conflict and negative feelings about being gaygay

Paule Gonzalez-Recio, Rose Crossin, Marta Donat, David Palma, David Guede Caballero, Sara Moreno-Garcia, Juan Miguel Guerras, María José Belza

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e60012

Identifying Effective Components of a Social Marketing Campaign to Improve Engagement With Express Sexual Health Services Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men: Case Study

Identifying Effective Components of a Social Marketing Campaign to Improve Engagement With Express Sexual Health Services Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men: Case Study

Although gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) are estimated to represent only 4%‐6% of men in the United States [3], they represented 72% of men newly diagnosed with HIV in 2020 [1] and 36% of gonorrhea cases as well as primary and secondary syphilis cases in 2021 [2].

Laura C Chambers, Yelena Malyuta, William C Goedel, Philip A Chan, Cassandra Sutten Coats, Ken Allen, Amy S Nunn

JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024;10:e50944

Perceptions of HIV-Related Comorbidities and Usability of a Virtual Environment for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Education in Sexual Minority Men With HIV: Formative Phases of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Perceptions of HIV-Related Comorbidities and Usability of a Virtual Environment for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Education in Sexual Minority Men With HIV: Formative Phases of a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

Eligibility criteria for participants were as follows: (1) self-identification as gay or bisexual, (2) HIV serostatus positive, (3) ages 30 to 65 years, and (4) access to a laptop or desktop. Participants were ineligible if they (1) identified as heterosexual; (2) were HIV negative; or (3) had a history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cognitive impairment.

S Raquel Ramos, Harmony Reynolds, Constance Johnson, Gail Melkus, Trace Kershaw, Julian F Thayer, Allison Vorderstrasse

J Med Internet Res 2024;26:e57351

Using Routine Data to Improve Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Using Routine Data to Improve Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Research into health for individuals who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or of other identities including nonbinary (LGBTQ+) has consistently found that these populations experience poorer outcomes [1], with particularly strong and consistent evidence around poorer mental health for lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults [2].

Catherine L Saunders

Interact J Med Res 2024;13:e53311