Anal cancer is caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the virus which also causes non-cancerous genital warts. Persistent HPV infection can lead to the development of precancerous lesions which, left untreated, develop into anal cancer. HIV-infected MSM are not regularly screening for these precancerous lesions. This study explores HIV-infected MSM's understanding, attitudes, and behaviors related to the prevention of anal cancer. Sixty in-depth interviews were conducted with HIV-infected English-speaking MSM to explore their ideas about the prevention and early detection of anal cancer. An additional 25 interviews with Spanish-speaking HIV-infected MSM are planned. This study is funded by the University of Miami's NIH-funded Center for AIDS Research (CFAR).
