
Faculty, Staff and Student Publications
Publication Date
1-1-2022
Journal
Social Networks
Abstract
This study investigates the two-mode core-periphery structures of venue affiliation networks of younger Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM). We examined the association between these structures and HIV phylogenetic clusters, defined as members who share highly similar HIV strains that are regarded as a proxy for sexual affiliation networks. Using data from 114 YBMSM who are living with HIV in two large U.S. cities, we found that HIV phylogenetic clustering patterns were associated with social clustering patterns whose members share affiliation with core venues that overlap with those of YBMSM. Distinct HIV transmission patterns were found in each city, a finding that can help to inform tailored venue-based and network intervention strategies.
Keywords
social determinants of health, racial disparity, HIV transmission networks, phylogenetics, venue affiliation network, core-periphery structure, young black men who have sex with men, sexual networks
DOI
10.1016/j.socnet.2021.05.003
PMID
34262236
PMCID
PMC8274587
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
1-1-2023
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Published Open-Access
yes