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The next section asks about your experiences with telling others about your health care wishes. These questions may be uncomfortable to think about. There are no right or wrong answers - your answers will help us to understand whether men are talking about these issues with other people in their lives. How much have you thought about:
Thinking about the last 6 months, how much support did you get from the following people? (By support, we mean things like: loaning you money, help out when you're sick, run errands for you, provide transportation for you, help with any other task that you can't complete on your own, or by taking the time to really listen to you to help you deal with a problem)
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Do you discuss your risk of transmitting HIV to others with any of the following?
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The next few questions are about religion and spirituality.
To what extent do you consider yourself a spiritual person?
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There are people who admire my talents and abilities.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
If something went wrong, no one would come to my assistance.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I feel part of a group of people who share my attitudes and beliefs.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I feel a strong emotional bond with at least one other person.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
No one needs me to care for them.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I feel that I do not have close personal relationships with other people.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
Other people do not view me as competent.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is no one who shares my interests and concerns.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There are people I can depend on to help me if I really need it.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There are people I can count on in an emergency.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There are people who depend on me for help.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is someone I could talk to about important decisions in my life.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I lack a feeling of intimacy with another person.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is no one who likes to do the things I do.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is no one I can depend on for aid if I really need it.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is no one I can turn to for guidance in times of stress.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is no one I feel comfortable talking about problems with. (19)
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is no one who really relies on me for their well-being.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I do not think other people respect my skills and abilities.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I feel personally responsible for the well-being of another person.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I have close relationships that provide me with a sense of emotional security and well-being.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
I have relationships where my competence and skills are recognized.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There are people who enjoy the same social activities I do.
In answering the next set of questions we are going to ask you, we want you to think about your current relationship with friends, family members, coworkers, community members, and so on. Please tell us to what extent you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. Use the following scale to give us your opinion. So, for example, if you feel a statement is very true of your current relationships, you would say "strongly agree". If you feel a statement clearly does not describe your relationships, you would respond "strongly disagree."
There is a trustworthy person I could turn to for advice if I were having problems
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Used condoms: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Used condoms: My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
N/A: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
N/A: My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Chose not to have anal sex: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Chose not to have anal sex: My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Took PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis): Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Took PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis):My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Prefer not to say: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Prefer not to say: My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Took PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis): Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Took PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis): My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Pulled out before cumming: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Pulled out before cumming: My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Talked about HIV status: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Talked about HIV status: My partner(s)
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Talked about viral load: Me
Bioprevention. Think of the sex you have had with other men since your last visit. Which of the following safer sex methods have you used? (Check all that apply)
Talked about viral load: My partner(s)