Unrecognized HIV Infection, Risk Behaviors, and Perceptions of Risk Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men—Six US Cities, 1994-1998

† Study participants who tested HIV-positive and who reported not ever testing HIV-positive previously.§ Cochran-Mantel-Haenszel chi-square comparing infected unaware with noninfected, controlling for city.¶ Measured by respondent answering "no chance of it," "very unlikely," or "unlikely" to the following question: "Which of the following describes how likely it is that you are infected with HIV today?" ** Measured by respondent agreeing with the following statement: "There is little chance that I could become infected with HIV, or infect others, from what I do sexually."† † Perceived low risk for both being HIV-infected and ever becoming infected.§ § Most recent HIV test before study participation.¶ ¶ With other men only during the 6-month period preceding the survey.*** Measured as not always using condoms during insertive or receptive anal intercourse.† † † More than one reason could be given.