Table 1.

Focus group guide

Questions	Category
Have you heard the term “Down-Low” or “DL”? How did you learn about this term? What does “DL” mean to you?	Knowledge
Describe how you would feel if you discovered your partner was having a sexual relationship with another woman. Describe how you would feel if your partner was having a sexual relationship with another man?	Attitude
Why do you believe some African American men might be on the “DL”?	Beliefs
When you have a new sexual partner do you ask his sexual history? Is it easy to ask about your partner’s sexual history? Do you specifically ask your partner if he has had sex with other men? How do you ask this question? Do you always use condoms with your partner?	Behavior