Ferrer, LilianCianelli, RosinaVillegas, NataliaReed, ReileyBernales, MargaritaRepetto, PaulaHufstader, TheodoreLara, LoretoIrarrázabal, LisettePeragallo-Montano, Nilda2017-05-122017-05-122016Ferrer L, Cianelli R, Villegas N, Reed R, Bernales M, Repetto P, Hufstader T, Lara L, Irarrázabal L, Peragallo-Montano N. Exploring the Masculine Identity in the Context of HIV Prevention in Chile. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2016 Mar;48(2):128-38.http://hdl.handle.net/11447/1234http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12190PURPOSE: This study aims to describe human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-related knowledge and beliefs, as well as understanding attitudes towards masculinity in the context of HIV prevention, held among Chilean men. DESIGN: This study reports the qualitative findings of a sequential qualitative-quantitative mixed methodology study: Bringing men into HIV Prevention in Chile, NIH R01 TW007674-03. METHODS: Twenty in-depth interviews using a qualitative, descriptive approach to elicit information for the study were conducted among men residing in two communities of low socio-economic status in Santiago, Chile. FINDINGS: Content analysis of interviews revealed three main themes regarding machismo and how it relates to HIV: sexuality and machismo, the changing nature of machismo, and violence against women. CONCLUSIONS: Addressing HIV and intimate partner violence through developing education programs tailored to meet the needs of Chilean men are needed to include men in HIV prevention efforts. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Specifically, incorporating ideas of what men consider healthy masculinity and working to destigmatize men who have sex with men are important steps in addressing the negative aspects of machismo11en-USAIDSHIVHispanicmachismomasculinityArtículo