| dc.description.abstract | Objective: To explore the behaviors of HIV-positive
MSM (risk and protective behavior) in preventing
HIV/AIDS transmission based on self-identity, cultural
script, interpersonal script, and intrapsychic script
among HIV-positive MSM.
Methodology: We conducted this qualitative study in
Jember Regency-Indonesia with a phenomenological
approach from April and June 2021. Informants were
taken by purposive sampling, with the total primary
informants being 12 HIV-positive MSM. Data were
collected through in-depth interviews with open-ended
questions using guidelines and performed using
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).
Results: Most of the informants became MSM due to
self-actualization. The perspective of self-identity was
mostly insertive. The cultural script shows that most
HIV-positive MSMs tend to beopen onlyto people
considered. The interpersonal script consists of three
stages in the dating process. In the intrapsychic script,
the sexual orientation of the informants is based on
mutual liking, comfort, and sexual satisfaction.
Conclusion: HIV-positive MSMs have appropriate
sexual intentions and plans to prevent HIV/AIDS
transmission to their partner. Still, a lack of
implementation is presented due to misperception and
low information. Therefore, the authorities must
disseminate appropriate information about HIV/AIDS
control programs in at-risk communities, particularly
HIV-positive MSM. | en_US |
