@article {4913, title = {Gay-Related Rejection Sensitivity as a Risk Factor for Condomless Sex.}, journal = {AIDS and behavior}, year = {2015}, month = {2015 Oct 12}, abstract = {Gay-related rejection sensitivity has been linked to numerous adverse health outcomes, but its relationship to condomless sex remains unexamined. The present study investigated the role of gay-related rejection sensitivity as a predictor of condomless sex. Gay and bisexual men completed questionnaires measuring rejection sensitivity and condom use self-efficacy as well as a timeline followback interview regarding past 90-day sexual behaviors. Gay-related rejection sensitivity was positively associated with the number of condomless anal sex acts with casual partners, and condom use self-efficacy mediated this association. These findings have important implications for effective HIV prevention efforts among this at-risk population.}, issn = {1573-3254}, doi = {10.1007/s10461-015-1224-6}, author = {Wang, Katie and Pachankis, John E} }