Table 1:
Demographic Characteristics of BMSM in focus groups (n=24)
| AgeA | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Mean (Range) | 37.7 (18–58) |
| Housing StatusA | |
| Permanent Housing | 14 (58.3) |
| Transitional Housing | 3 (12.5) |
| An Emergency Shelter | 3 (12.5) |
| Other | 3 (12.5) |
| Total Monthly Income (USD)A | |
| <$1,000 | 13 (54.2) |
| $1,000-$1,499 | 4 (16.6) |
| $2000-$2,499 | 2 (8.3) |
| $2,500-$3,000 | 1 (4.1) |
| $3,500-$3,999 | 1 (4.1) |
| Highest Education CompletedA | |
| Some high school | 10 (41.7) |
| High school graduate, diploma or GEDC | 4 (16.7) |
| Some college credit, no degree | 5 (20.8) |
| Trade/technical/vocational training | 2 (8.3) |
| Associate Degree | 2 (8.3) |
| Self-reported HIV StatusA | |
| HIV-negative | 15 (62.5) |
| HIV-positive | 5 (20.8) |
| Not sure | 1 (4.1) |
| Decline to state | 2 (8.3) |
| Ever heard of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) | |
| Maybe-Not Sure | 9 (37.5) |
| No | 7 (29.1) |
| Yes | 8 (33.3) |
| Services used in the previous 12 monthsB | |
| Substance abuse services | 4 (16.7) |
| STI testing or treatment | 10 (41.6) |
| Health insurance enrollment | 9 (37.5) |
| Job training | 5 (20.8) |
| Mental Health | 6 (25.0) |
| Spiritual assistance/counseling | 5 (20.8) |
| Education assistance (e.g., college enrollment) | 4 (16.6) |
| Housing assistance | 6 (25.0) |
| Legal | 2 (8.3) |
| None | 1 (4.2) |
A
Totals do not add to 100% due to missing data.
B
Total are over 24 using multiple services.
C
General Education Diploma