Implementation of the following HIV behavioral interventions for adult men who have sex with men is recommended based on evidence of their effectiveness in reducing unprotected anal intercourse: individual-level interventions (strong evidence); group-level interventions (strong evidence); and community-level interventions (sufficient evidence). These person-to-person behavioral interventions for men who have sex with men (MSM), can be implemented at the individual, group, and community level; components may include providing information and skill-building to change knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and self-efficacy.

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Effect Behavioral Change, Reduce Risk or Incidence of Disease or Condition, Public Health, Community- & Faith-Based Organizations, Primary Prevention, Informational & Educational, Behavioral & Social

Task Force on Community Preventive Services. Recommendations for use of behavioral interventions to reduce the risk of sexual transmission of HIV among men who have sex with men. Am J Prev Med [Internet]. 2007 Apr [cited 2013 Mar 21];32(4S):S36-7. Available from http://www.thecommunityguide.org/hiv/Recommendations.pdf