Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Men Who Have Sex with Men

Men who have sex with men (MSM) refers to males who engage in sexual activity with other males, regardless of how they identify their sexual orientation. This behavioral definition is widely used in public health research and practice to address specific health needs and risks. Research published in Public Health In…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 47× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2641-4538 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Men who have sex with men (MSM) refers to males who engage in sexual activity with other males, regardless of how they identify their sexual orientation. This behavioral definition is widely used in public health research and practice to address specific health needs and risks. Research published in Public Health International on this topic has examined multiple dimensions of HIV prevention and healthcare delivery for MSM populations. Studies have investigated awareness, experience, and acceptance of antiretroviral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among MSM in settings such as Switzerland, exploring both individual attitudes and broader healthcare system readiness for PrEP implementation. Additional research has addressed knowledge and attitudes of healthcare workers and nursing students toward sexual minority populations, including MSM, recognizing that provider perspectives influence access to care. The journal has also published work on sexually transmitted infections and sexual health knowledge that encompasses MSM as part of broader at-risk populations. This body of research reflects the ongoing public health importance of understanding HIV prevention strategies, healthcare barriers, and the social determinants that affect MSM health outcomes across diverse geographic and cultural contexts.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 47 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Men Who Have Sex with Men, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Public Health International (ISSN 2641-4538).

Journal editorial board
Javad Javan-Noughabi · United Kingdom Evelyn O Talbott · United States Zainab Taha · United Arab Emirates

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