Jeffrey Parsons

Dr. Jeffrey T. Parsons, Ph.D., Developmental Psychology, University of Houston, is Professor of Psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York (CUNY); Professor, Social-Personality Subprogram and Health Psychology Concentration, The Graduate Center (CUNY); and the Director of the Hunter College Center for HIV/AIDS Educational Studies and Training (CHEST). His research focuses on the intersection between sexual risk behaviors and substance use as they affect issues related to HIV/AIDS. He is currently the Principal Investigator of three federally-funded research projects: 1) Project PLUS, a National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)-funded randomized clinical trial of an intervention using Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to improve medication adherence and reduce alcohol use among HIV seropositive (HIV+) men and women; 2) The PARTY Project, a National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)-funded formative qualitative and quantitative longitudinal study of the contextual aspects of club drug use among heterosexual and homosexual young adults (ages 18-25); and 3) The Young Men’s Study, a NIDA-funded intervention trial to promote behavior change with young gay and bisexual men regarding their club drug use and risky sexual behaviors. He is also a Co-Investigator with colleagues at New York State Psychiatric Institute on studies focusing on methamphetamine use among gay men. Dr. Parsons is President of the Eastern Region of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS) and Vice President of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH). He is a member of the Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA) of the American Psychological Association; of the Adolescent Medicine Leadership Group and of the Behavioral Leadership Group for the multi-site Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions; and of the International Association of Motivational Interviewing Trainers (IAMIT). Dr. Parsons provides MI training to HIV clinics, to medical and psychosocial providers, and to other individuals incorporating MI into their clinical work, and serves as a consultant on a number of grant-funded studies using MI to promote HIV-related behavior change.

Selected Recent Publications:

Cooperman, N.A., Parsons, J.T., Chabon, B., Berg, K., & Arnsten, J.H. (In Press). The development and feasibility of an intervention to improve HAART adherence among HIV-positive patients receiving primary care in methadone clinics. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services.

Feldstein, G.A., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Gomez, C.A. (In Press). Age and judgments of attractiveness as factors of HIV preventative behavior among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality.

Fisher, H.H., Purcell, D.W., Hoff, C.H., Parsons, J.T., & O’Leary, A. (In Press). Recruitment source and behavioral risk patterns of HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS & Behavior.

Frost, D.M., Parsons, J.T., & Nanin, J.E. (In Press). Stigma and depression as sociocultural and psychosocial explanations for sexually transmitted infections among gay men. Journal of Health Psychology.

Grov, C., & Parsons, J.T. (In Press). Bug chasing and gift giving: The potential for HIV transmission among barebackers on the Internet. AIDS Education and Prevention.

Hoff, C.C., Pals, S.L., Purcell, D.W., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Remien, R.H., et al. (In Press). Examining the role of partner status in an HIV prevention trial targeting HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: The Serospositive Urban Men’s Intervention Trial (SUMIT). AIDS and Behavior.

Kelly, B.C., Parsons, J.T., & Wells, B.E. (In Press). Prevalence and predictors of club drug use among club-going young adults in New York City. Journal of Urban Health.

Naar-King, S., Wright, K., Parsons, J.T., Frey, M., Templin, T., & Ondersma, S. (In Press). Transtheoretical model and condom use in HIV+ youth. Health Psychology.

Naar-King, S., Wright, K., Parsons, J.T., Frey, M., Templin, T., & Ondersma, S. (In Press). Transtheoretical model and substance use in HIV+ youth. AIDS Care.

Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (In Press). Intentional unprotected anal sex (barebacking): From behavior to identity. AIDS and Behavior.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B.C., & Wells, B.E. (In Press). Differences in club drug use between heterosexual and lesbian/bisexual women. Addictive Behaviors.

Parsons, J.T., Koken, J.A., & Bimbi, D.S. (In Press). Looking beyond HIV: Eliciting individual and community needs of male Internet escorts. Journal of Homosexuality.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E., & Mustanski, B. (In Press). Patient related factors predicting HIV medication adherence among men and women with alcohol problems. Journal of Health Psychology.

Wainberg, M.L., Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., Hollander, E., Irwin, T., Parsons, J.T., et al. (In Press). Citalopram vs. placebo in the treatment of compulsive sexual behaviors in gay and bisexual men. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry.

Wells, B.E., Bimbi, D.S., Tider, D., Van Ora, J., & Parsons, J.T. (In Press). Preventive health behaviors among lesbian and bisexually identified women. Women and Health.

Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., Parsons, J.T., Vicioso, K., Missildine, W., & Frost, D.M. (2006). Assessing gay and bisexual men’s outcome expectancies for sexual risk under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Substance Use and Misuse, 41, 643-652.

Chiasson, M.A., Parsons, J.T., Tesoriero, J.M., Carballo-Dieguez, A., Hirshfield, S., & Remien, R.H. (2006). HIV behavioral research online. Journal of Urban Health, 83(1), 73-85.

Courtenay-Quirk, C., Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., Gomez, C.A., & the SUMS Team. (2006). Is HIV/AIDS stigma dividing the gay community?: Perceptions of HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(1), 56-67.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). Race, ethnicity, gender, and generational factors associated with the coming-out process among gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. Journal of Sex Research, 43(2), 115-121.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Nanin, J.E. (2006). Exploring racial and ethnic differences in recreational drug use among gay and bisexual men in New York City and Los Angeles. Journal of Drug Education, 36(2).

Irwin, T.W., Morgenstern, J., Parsons, J.T., Wainberg, M., & Labouvie, E. (2006). Alcohol and sexual HIV risk behavior among problem drinking men who have sex with men: An Event level analysis of timeline followback data. AIDS and Behavior, 10(3), 299-307.

Missildine, W., Parsons, J.T., & Knight, K. (2006). Split ends: Masculinity, sexuality and emotional intimacy among HIV-positive heterosexual men. Men and Masculinities, 8(3), 309-320.

Naar-King, S., Templin, T., Wright, K., Frey, M., Parsons, J.T., & Lam, P. (2006). Psychosocial factors and medication adherence in HIV-positive youth. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 20(1), 44-47.

Naar-King, S., Wright, K., Parsons, J.T., Frey, M., Templin, T., Lam, P., et al. (2006). Healthy choices: Motivational enhancement therapy for health risk behaviors in HIV-positive youth. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(1), 1-11.

Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2006). Club drug use and risky sex among gay and bisexual men in New York City. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 10(3/4), 111-122.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., & Bimbi, D. (2006). Club drug use among young adults frequenting dance clubs and other social venues in New York City. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 15(3), 1-13.

Parsons, J.T., Severino, J., Nanin, J., Punzalan, J.P., von Sternberg, K., Missildine, W., et al. (2006). Positive, negative, unknown: Assumptions of HIV status among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 18(2), 139-149.

Belcher, L., Sternberg, M.R., Wolitski, R.J., Halkitis, P., Hoff, C., & The SUMS Team. (2005). Perceived risk of HIV transmission and condom use among HIV-seropositive MSM. AIDS Education and Prevention, 17(1), 79-89.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Barebacking among Internet-based male sex workers. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 9(3/4), 89-110.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Cause & effect: Attributions about becoming HIV-positive and safer-sex decision making. In P. Halkitis, C. Gómez, & R. J. Wolitski (Eds.) HIV positive sex: The psychological and interpersonal dynamics of HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men's relationships (pp. 133-146). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Dawson-Rose, C.S., Shade, S.B., Lum, P.J., Knight, K.R., Purcell, D.P., Parsons, J.T., et al. (2005). Health care experiences of HIV-positive injection drug users. Journal of Multicultural Nursing and Health, 11(1), 23-30.

Halkitis, P.N., Fischgrund, B.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Explanations for methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City. Substance Use and Misuse, 40, 1331-1345.

Halkitis, P.N., Green, K.A., Remien, R.H., Stirratt, M.J., Hoff, C., Wolitski, R.J., et al. [Parsons, J.T.] (2005). Seroconcordant sexual partnerings of HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men. AIDS, 19(S1), 77-86.

Halkitis, P.N., Wilton, L., Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., Hoff, C.C., & Bimbi, D. (2005). Barebacking identity among HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: Demographic, psychological, and behavioral correlates. AIDS, 19(S1), 27-36.

Hart, T.A., Wolitski, R.J., Purcell, D.W., Parsons, J.T., Gómez, C. A., & the SUMS Team. (2005). Partner awareness of the serostatus of HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men: Impact on unprotected sexual behavior. AIDS and Behavior, 9(2), 155-166.

Hoff, C.C., Gomez, C., Faigeles, B., Purcell, D., Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., et al. (2005). Serostatus of primary partner impacts sexual behavior inside and outside the relationship: A description of HIV-positive MSM in primary relationships. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 16(4), 77-95.

Ibanez, G.E., Purcell, D.W., Stall, R., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A. (2005). Sexual risk, substance use, and psychological distress in HIV-positive gay and bisexual men who also inject drugs. AIDS, 19(S1), 49-56.

Knight, K.R., Purcell, D., Dawson-Rose, C., Halkitis, P.N., Gomez, C.A & The SUDIS Team. (2005). Sexual risk-taking among HIV-positive injection drug users: Contexts, characteristics, and implications for prevention. AIDS Education and Prevention, 17(A), 76-88.

Koken, J.A., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., & Severino, J. (2005). Exploring commercial sex encounters in an urban community sample of gay and bisexual men: A Preliminary report. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17(1/2), 197-213.

Missildine, W., Feldstein, G., Punzalan, J.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). S/he loves me, S/he loves me not: Questioning heterosexist assumptions of gender differences in sexual compulsivity and romantic obsession. Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, 12, 1-12.

O’Leary, A., Hoff, C.C., Purcell, D.W., Gomez, C.A., Parsons, J.T., Hardnett, F., et al. (2005). What happened in the SUMIT trial?: Mediation and behavior change. AIDS, 19(S1), 111-122.

O’Leary, A., Wolitski, R.J., Remien, R.H., Woods, W.J., Parsons, J.T., Moss, S., & et al. (2005). Psychosocial correlates of transmission risk behavior among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 67-76.

Parsons, J.T. (Ed.). (2005). Contemporary research in sex work. Binghamton, NY: Haworth Press.

Parsons, J.T. (2005). HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. In S. C. Kalichman (Ed.) Positive prevention: Reducing HIV transmission among people living with HIV/AIDS (pp. 99-133). New York: Kluwer.

Parsons, J.T. (2005). Motivating the unmotivated: A treatment model for barebackers. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Psychotherapy, 9(3/4), 134-152.

Parsons, J.T. (2005). Researching the world’s oldest profession. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 17(1/2), 1-3.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J.A., & Halkitis, P.N. (2005). Factors related to childhood sexual abuse among gay/bisexual male escorts. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 14(2), 1-23.

Parsons, J.T., Kutnick, A., Halkitis, P.N., Punzalan, J.C., & Carbonari, J.P. (2005). Sexual risk behaviors and substance use among alcohol abusing HIV+ men who have sex with men. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, 37(1), 11-26.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E., Punzalan, J.C., & DiMaria, L. (2005). Integration of motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy to improve HIV medication adherence and reduce substance use among HIV-positive men and women: Results of a pilot project. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 19(1), 31-39.

Parsons, J.T., Schrimshaw, E.W., Bimbi, D.S., Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C.A., & Halkitis, P.N. (2005). Consistent, inconsistent, and non-disclosure to casual sexual partners among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 87-98.

Parsons, J.T., Schrimshaw, E.W., Wolitski, R.J., Halkitis, P.N., Purcell, D.W., Hoff, C.C., et al. (2005). Sexual harm reduction practices of HIV seropositive gay and bisexual men: Serosorting, strategic positioning, and withdrawal before ejaculation. AIDS, 19(S1), 13-26.

Parsons, J.T., & Vicioso, K. (2005). Brief encounters: The roles of public and commercial sex environments in the sexual lives of HIV-positive gay and bisexual men. In P. Halkitis, C. Gómez, & R. J. Wolitski (Eds.), HIV positive sex: The psychological and interpersonal dynamics of HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men's relationships (pp. 183-200). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Purcell, D.W., Moss, S., Remien, R.H., Woods, W.J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). Illicit substance use, sexual risk, and HIV-positive gay and bisexual men: Differences by serostatus of casual partners. AIDS, 19(S1), 37-48.

Purcell, D.W., Wolitski, R.J., Hoff, C.C., Parsons, J.T., Woods, W.J., & Halkitis, P.N. (2005). Predictors of the use of Viagra, testosterone, and antidepressants among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 57-66.

Tider, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2005). Knowledge of HPV and effects on sexual behavior of gay/bisexual men. International Journal of STD/AIDS, 16(10), 707-708.

Velasquez, M.M., von Sternberg, K., Dodrill, C.L., Kan, L.Y., & Parsons, J.T. (2005). The transtheoretical model as a framework for developing substance abuse interventions. Journal of Addictions Nursing, 16(1/2), 31-40.

Vicioso, K.J., Parsons, J.T., Nanin, J.E., Purcell, D.W., & Woods, W.E. (2005). Experiencing release: Sex environments and escapism for HIV-positive men who have sex with men. Journal of Sex Research, 42(1), 13-19.

Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C.A., Parsons, J.T., & The SUMIT Study Team. (2005). Effects of a peer-led behavioral intervention to reduce HIV transmission and promote serostatus disclosure among HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men. AIDS, 19(S1), 99-110.
Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., Gomez, C.A., Purcell, D.J., Halkitis, P.N., Hoff, C., et al. (2005). Prevention with gay and bisexual men living with HIV: Rationale and methods of the Seropositive Urban Men's Intervention Trial (SUMIT). AIDS, 19(S1), 1-12.

Halkitis, P.N., Wilton, L., Parsons, J.T., & Hoff, C. (2004). Correlates of sexual risk-taking among HIV seropositive gay men in seroconcordant primary partner relationships. Psychology, Health, and Medicine, 9(1), 99-113.

Hoff, C.C., Faigeles, B., Wolitski, R.J., Purcell, D.W., Gomez, C., & Parsons, J.T. (2004). Sexual risk of HIV transmission is missed by traditional methods of data collection. AIDS, 18(2), 340-342.

Koken, J.A., Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2004). The experience of stigma in the lives of male Internet escorts. Journal of Psychology and Human Sexuality, 16(1), 13-32.

Muench, F., & Parsons, J.T. (2004). Sexual compulsivity and HIV: Identification and treatment. FOCUS: A Guide to AIDS Research and Counseling, 19(6), 1-4.

Parsons, J.T., Koken, J.A., & Bimbi, D.S. (2004). The use of the Internet by gay and bisexual male escorts: Sex workers as sex educators. AIDS Care, 16(8), 1021-1035.

Parsons, J.T., Missildine, W., Van Ora, J., Purcell, D.W., Gomez, C.A, & the SUDIS Team. (2004). HIV serostatus disclosure to sexual partners among HIV-positive injection drug users. AIDS Patient Care and STDs, 18(8), 457-469.

Parsons, J.T., Van Ora, J., Missildine, W., Purcell, D.W., & Gomez, C.A. (2004). Positive and negative consequences of serostatus disclosure among seropositive injection drug users. AIDS Education and Prevention, 16(5), 459-475.

Parsons, J.T., Vicioso, K., Kutnick, A., Punzalan, J.C., Halkitis, P.N., & Velasquez, M.M. (2004). Alcohol use and stigmatized sexual practices of HIV seropositive gay and bisexual men. Addictive Behaviors, 29(5), 1045-1051.

Parsons, J.T., Vicioso, K., Punzalan, J.C., Halkitis, P.N., Kutnick, A., & Velasquez, M.M. (2004). The impact of alcohol use on the sexual scripts of HIV+ men who have sex with men. Journal of Sex Research, 41(2), 160-172.

Uy, J.M., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J.A., & Halkitis, P.N. (2004). Gay and bisexual male escorts who advertise on the Internet: Understanding reasons for and effects of involvement in commercial sex. International Journal of Men’s Health, 3(1), 11-26.

Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A. (2004). Prevention with HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men: Lessons from the Seropositive Urban Men’s Study (SUMS) and the Seropositive Urban Men’s Intervention Trial (SUMIT). Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, 37(S2), 101-109.

Butler, R.B., Schultz, J.R., Forsberg, A.D., Brown, L.K., Parsons, J.T., King, G., et al. (2003). Promoting safer sex among HIV-positive youth with haemophilia: Theory, intervention, and outcome. Haemophilia, 9(2), 214-222.

Courtenay-Quirk, C., Wolitski, R.J., Hoff, C., Parsons, J.T., & the SUMS Team. (2003). Interests in HIV prevention topics among HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 15(5), 401-412.

Halkitis, P.N., Kutnick, A.H., Rosof, E., Slater, S., & Parsons, J.T. (2003). Adherence to HIV medications in a cohort of men who have sex with men: Impact of September 11th. Journal of Urban Health: Bulletin of the New York Academy of Medicine, 80(1), 161-166.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2003). Intentional unsafe sex (barebacking) among HIV-positive gay men who seek sexual partners on the internet. AIDS Care, 15(3), 367-378.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., & Wilton, L. (2003). Barebacking among gay and bisexual men in New York City: Explanations for the emergence of intentional unsafe behavior. Archives of Sexual Behavior, 32(4), 351-357.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., & Wilton, L. (2003). An exploratory study of contextual and situational factors related to methamphetamine use among gay and bisexual men in New York City. Journal of Drug Issues, 33(2), 415-434.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., Wolitski, R., & Remien, R. (2003). Characteristics of HIV antiretroviral treatments, access, and adherence in an ethnically-diverse sample of men who have sex with men. AIDS Care, 15(1), 89-102.

Hart, T.A., Wolitski, R.J., Purcell, D.W., Gomez, C., Halkitis, P., & the Seropositive Urban Men’s Study (SUMS) Team [Parsons, J.T.] (2003). Sexual behavior among HIV-positive men who have sex with men: What’s in a label? Journal of Sex Research, 40, 179-188.

Mizuno, Y., Purcell, D., Borkowski, T.M., Knight, K., & The SUDIS Team [Parsons, J.T.]. (2003). The life priorities of HIV-seropositive injection drug users: Findings from a community-based sample. AIDS and Behavior, 7(4), 395-403.

Mizuno, Y., Purcell, D.W., Dawson-Rose, C., & Parsons, J.T., & the Seropositive Urban Drug Injector’s Study (SUDIS) Team. (2003). Correlates of depressive symptoms among HIV-seropositive injection drug users: The role of social support. AIDS Care, 15(5), 689-698.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C.A., & the Seropositive Urban Men’s Study Team (SUMS) (2003). Correlates of sexual risk behaviors among HIV+ men who have sex with men. AIDS Education and Prevention, 15, 383-400.

Wolitski, R.J., Bailey, C.J., O’Leary, A., Gomez, C.A., Parsons, J.T., & the SUMS Team. (2003). Self-perceived responsibility of seropositive MSM for preventing HIV transmission to sex partners. AIDS and Behavior, 7(4), 363-372.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2002). Recreational drug use and HIV-risk sexual behavior among men frequenting gay social venues. Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services, 14(4), 19-39.

Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2002). Sexual and drug using practices of HIV+ men who frequent commercial and public sex environments. AIDS Care, 14(6), 815-826.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., & Stirratt, M. (2001). A double epidemic: Crystal methamphetamine use and its relation to HIV transmission among gay men. Journal of Homosexuality, 41(2), 17-35.

Margolis, A.D., Wolitski, R.J., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A. (2001). Are health care providers talking to HIV-seropositive patients about safer sex? AIDS, 15(17), 11-13.

Parish, K., Cotton, D., Huszti, H, Parsons, J.T., & the CDC Hemophilia Behavioral Intervention Projects (HBIEP) Adult Study Group (2001). Safer sex decision-making among men with haemophilia and HIV and their female partners. Haemophilia, 7(1), 72-81.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001). Sexual compulsivity among gay/bisexual male escorts who advertise on the internet. Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity, 8, 101-112.

Purcell, D.W., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Mizuno, Y., & Woods, W. (2001). Relationship of substance use by HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men and unprotected anal intercourse with HIV-negative and unknown serostatus partners. Journal of Substance Abuse, 13(1-2), 185-200.

Wolitski, R.J., Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2001). HIV-seropositive gay and bisexual men’s awareness and use of alternative barrier methods for the prevention of HIV transmission. AIDS Education and Prevention, 13(4), 291-301.

Brown, L.K., Schultz, J.R., Parsons, J.T., Butler, R.B., Forsberg, A.D., Kocik, S.M., et al. (2000). Sexual behavior change among Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected adolescents with hemophilia. Pediatrics, 106(2), 1-6.

Moore, S., & Parsons, J.T. (2000). A research agenda for adolescent risk-taking: Where do we go from here? Journal of Adolescence, 23(4), 371-376.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Borkowski, T., & Bimbi, D. (2000). Perceptions of the benefits and costs associated with condom use and unprotected sex among late adolescent college students. Journal of Adolescence, 23(4), 377-391.

Parsons, J.T., Huszti, H.C., Crudder, S., Rich, L., & Mendoza, J. (2000). Maintenance of safer sexual behaviours: Evaluation of a theory-based intervention for HIV seropositive men with haemophilia and their female partners. Haemophilia, 6(3), 181-190.

Selected Recent Presentations:

Parsons, J.T. (2006, May). Film presentation. The biggest mess. Film Festival of the Vanguard Youth Forum: Reducing Drug Related Harm and HIV/AIDS, Belgrade, Serbia.

Parsons, J.T. (2006, March). Invited film. The biggest mess. Film Festival of the National Drug Treatment Conference, Glasglow, Scotland.

Parsons, J.T. (2006, January). Invited talk. Methamphetamine and sexuality: An update. New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Crystal Meth Task Force, New York, NY.

Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & The SUMIT Team (2005, December). Perceptions of risk for HIV transmission through specific sexual behaviors among HIV positive MSM. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Brown, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, December). Poster presentation. Stress and coping among HIV-positive gay and bisexual barebackers. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Kelly, B.C., Punzalan, J.C., Wells, B., Parsons, J.T., & The PARTY Team. (2005, December). Poster presentation. Smoking behaviors and smoking ban attitudes among club-going youth. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, December). Prevalence of club drug use and HIV risk among gay and bisexual men in New York City. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Palmadessa, N., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, December). Domestic violence history and current substance use among urban lesbians and gay men. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, December). Club drugs: Assessing the past, exploring the future. American Public Health Association: Philadelphia, PA.

Parsons, J.T., Kelly, B.C., & Wells, B., & The PARTY Team. (2005, December). Poster presentation. Gender and sexual identity differences in club drug use. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Wells, B.E., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, December). Disclosure of sexual orientation leads to preventative health care among lesbians. American Public Health Association, Philadelphia, PA.

Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (November, 2005). Do gay/bisexual men and lesbian/bisexual women differ on factors related to sexual compulsivity? Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), Atlanta, GA.

Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., Parsons, J.T., & the Project SPIN Research Team. (2005, November). Measuring sexual compulsivity: Different scales yield different findings. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA. [Best Student Paper Award Winner]

DiMaria, L., Holder, C., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, November). The impact of romantic obsessions in gay/bisexual men with histories of childhood sexual abuse. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D. S., Nanin, J. E., Parsons, J. T. (2005, November). Generational and gender factors associated with the coming out process among gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Koken, J.A., Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Severino, J.P. (November, 2005). Coming into one’s own: Challenges faced by emerging, adult, and midlife lesbians. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS), Atlanta, GA.

Nanin, J.E., Bimbi, D.S., Brown, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, November). “Stop The Sores!”: The impact of a syphilis prevention campaign on gay and bisexual men in Los Angeles County. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, November). Invited workshop. Grant writing for sex researchers. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Parsons, J.T., Levy-Warren, A., Kelly, B., & Bimbi, D.S. (2005, November). The experience of sexual compulsivity and its impact on life functioning. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Severino, J.P., Levy-Warren, A., Bardsley, L.R., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, November). Treatment of sexual compulsivity among gay and bisexual men: What men want. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Wells, B., Parsons, J.T., & Kelly, B. (2005, November). Women’s experiences of sexuality and substance use. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Atlanta, GA.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, October). Invited talk. Health behavior change interventions and HIV. UCLA Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine Seminar, Los Angeles, CA.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, October). Invited talk. How to reach out and touch gay men: Approaches to sexual health research. Sexual Health Seminar of the Indiana University/Kinsey Institute Sexual Health Research Working Group, Bloomington, IN.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, October). Invited talk. Methamphetamine and sexuality: Psychosocial considerations. AIDS Coalition for Education Conference, Denver, CO.

Bimbi, D.S., Adamson, P., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, August). Poster presentation. Differences among MSM seeking sex online from a community sample. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Nanin, J.E. (2005, August). Poster presentation. Stigma, life satisfaction, generativity and attachment to the gay community. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Feldstein, G., Parsons, J., & Koken, J. (2005, August). Poster presentation. Context and substance use in sexual behaviors of HIV+ MSM. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., Nanin, J.E., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, August). Poster presentation. The coming out process as it relates to generations, race and gender. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Grov, C. Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D. (2005, August). Exploring racial/ethnic differences in drug use among urban gay and bisexual men. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Kelly, B.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, August). Prevalence of club drug use among club-going young adults. 55th annual meeting of the Society for the Study of Social Problems, Philadelphia, PA.

Rosof, E.J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, August). Poster presentation. Alcohol interferes with HIV medication adherence: Cognitive explanations. American Psychological Association, Washington DC.

Wells, B., Bonet, L., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, August). Poster presentation. Stress related growth in lesbians: A validation study. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Wells, B.E., Levy-Warren, A.K., Holder, C.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, August). Coming out among lesbian and bisexually identified women: Ethnic differences. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Bonet, L., Bimbi, D.S., Tomassilli, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, July). Behind closed doors: An exploration of specialized sexual behaviors in urban women who have sex with women. World Association of Sexology: Montreal, Canada.

Grov. C., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, July). So will it be the bar, bathhouse, gym, or online? These and other great locations to meet a man for sex. World Association of Sexology, Montreal, Canada.

Levy-Warren, A., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, July). Butch and femme lesbians: Exploring sexual and demographic differences. World Association of Sexology, Montreal, Canada.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, July). Invited talk. Understanding the connection between drug use and risky sex among gay and bisexual men. World Association of Sexology, Montreal, Canada.

Parsons, J.T., & Rosof, E.J. (2005, June). Poster presentation. Alcohol interferes with adherence to HIV medication. Scientific Meeting of the Research Society on Alcoholism, Santa Barbara, CA.

Nanin, J.E., Bimbi, D., Brown, J., Severino, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2005, May). Profiles of gay/bisexual men who engage in specialized sexual behavior. Western Region Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Francisco, CA.

Grov, C., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D. (2005, April). Poster presentation. The Internet and identity as a Barebacker among men who have sex with men. 17th American Foundation for AIDS Research National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, Oakland, CA.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, April). Invited talk. Alcohol and HIV medication adherence: A dual behavior intervention. New Innovations in Health Psychology and Psychosomatic Medicine Meeting, Denarau Island, Fiji.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, April). Invited talk. Positive choices. Working Group of NIAAA Grantees in the Prevention of HIV/AIDS Among Problem Drinkers Meeting, Bethesda, MD.

Parsons, J.T. (2005, March). Film presentation. The biggest mess. Film Festival of the 16th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Belfast, Ireland.

Grov, C., Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., & Nanin, J. (2005, January). Poster presentation. Layer upon layer: The coming out process as it relates to generations, race, and gender. National Multicultural Conference and Summit, Los Angeles, CA.

Cooperman, N., Parsons, J.T., Chabon, B., Berg, K., & Arnsten, J. (2004, December). The development and feasibility of an intervention to improve HAART adherence among HIV-infected drug users receiving primary care in methadone maintenance treatment programs. Elements of Success: An International Conference on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy, Dallas, TX.

Rosof, E.J., Punzalan, J.C., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, December). Adherence: How alcohol gets in the way. Elements of Success: An International Conference on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy, Dallas, TX.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). The impact of intolerance: Stigma, satisfaction with gay life, and generativity among gay men and lesbians. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). Psychosocial and behavioral differences between those who intentionally seek out sex without condoms and those who do not. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.

Frost, D.M., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). Stigma concealment: Individual differences and health outcomes in a sample of gay and bisexual men. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.

Koken, J.A., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). Erotic educators: Male sex workers’ harm reduction strategies. 5th National Harm Reduction Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Koken, J.A., Nanin, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). Sex work, science, and Uncle Sam: Political and ethical implications of doing sex work research in the time of “the list.” Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.

Koken, J.A., Parsons, J.T., Severino, J.P., & Bimbi, D.S. (2004, November). Exploring commercial sex encounters in an urban sample of gay and bisexual men: A Preliminary report. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.

Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). Harm reduction interventions for gay/bisexual men who use club drugs. 132nd American Public Health Association annual meeting, Washington, DC.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Grov, C., & Nanin, J. (2004, November). Innovative approaches to harm reduction: The amazing thing that three-inch heels can do. 5th National Harm Reduction Conference, New Orleans, LA.

Parsons, J.T., Severino, J.P., Bimbi, D.S., & Nanin, J. (2004, November). Predictors of sexual compulsivity among gay and bisexual men. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Orlando, FL.

Tider, D.S., Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, November). Disclosure of sexual orientation to health care providers among lesbians. 132nd American Public Health Association annual meeting, Washington, DC.

Chaney, M., Dew, B., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, October). Invited talk. Internet-based data collection: An emerging trend in sex research. Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Parsons, J.T. (2004, October). Invited talk. Alcohol and HIV: Issues with medication adherence. Los Angeles InnerCity HIV Rounds, Los Angeles, CA.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D., & Kelleher, J. (2004, October). Invited talk. Qualitative insights from Project SPIN. Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, July). Poster presentation. Factors related to barebacking, or intentional unprotected anal sex, among HIV-positive and HIV-negative gay and bisexual men. 15th World AIDS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, July). Intentional unsafe sex: Reframing the theory of reasoned action to include "unreasonable" intentions. American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.

O’Leary, A., Muench, F., Morgenstern, J., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2004, July). Poster presentation. HIV risk behavior of men who have sex with men (MSM) who report difficulty controlling sexual behavior. 15th World AIDS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.

Parsons, J.T. (2004, July). Reducing drinking and improving medication adherence among HIV positive men and women. American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Parsons, J.T., Carbonari, J.P., Velasquez, M.M., & von Sternberg, K. (2004, July). Alcohol use and unsafe sex behaviors among HIV positive MSM. American Psychological Association, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Parsons, J.T., Morgenstern, J., Bimbi, D.S., & the Project SPIN Team. (2004, July). Poster presentation. The role of sexually compulsive symptoms on HIV sexual risk practices and use of illicit drugs before sex. 15th World AIDS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.

Parsons, J.T., Schrimshaw, E.W., Wolitski, R.J., Halkitis, P.N., Purcell, D.W., Hoff, C.C., et al. (2004, July). Sexual practices of HIV seropositive gay and bisexual men: Use of harm reduction strategies in New York City and San Francisco. 15th World AIDS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand.

Parsons, J.T. (2004, June). Invited talk. Club drug use and risky sex among gay/bisexual men. New York City Department of Health Methamphetamine Conference, New York, NY.

Hollander, E., Wainberg, M.L., Parsons, J.T., Muench, F., & Coleman, E. (2004, May). Workshop presentation. Understanding and treating compulsive sexual behavior. American Psychiatric Association, New York, NY.

Parsons, J.T., (2004, May). Invited talk. Club drug use and sexual risk behaviors among gay and bisexual men. Columbia University Substance Abuse Group, New York, NY.

Feldstein, G., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, April). The mirror has at least two faces: How cultural biases regarding age and attractiveness inform sexual risk taking among HIV-positive MSM. Western Region Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Diego, CA.

Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D.S. (2004, April). Barebacker identity and impact on risk behaviors of gay and bisexual men. Paper presented at the Western Region Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Diego, CA.

Parsons, J.T., & Moran, J. (2004, April). Film Presentation. The biggest mess. Film Festival of the 15th International Conference on the Reduction of Drug Related Harm, Melbourne, Australia.

Parsons, J.T., Moran, J., Bimbi, D., & Hietikko, C. (2004, April). Paper/video presentation. The biggest mess: An educational video regarding club drug use among gay and bisexual men. 3rd International Conference on Nightlife, Substance Use, and Related Health Issues, Melbourne, Australia.

Vicioso, K., Parsons, J.T., Nanin, J., & Punzalan, J.C. (2004, April). The role of alcohol in the sexual scripts of HIV-positive MSM. Western Region Conference of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Diego, CA.

Bimbi, D.S., & Parsons, J.T. (2004, March). Poster presentation. Barebacking: Not just for positives anymore. 16th American Foundation for AIDS Research National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, Miami, FL.

Feldstein, G., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., & The SUMS Team. (2004, March). Poster presentation. Is beauty in the eye of the beholden? How socio-cultural norms regarding age and appearance may inform sexual behaviors and attitudes within the gay community. 25th Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E.J., & Punzalan, J.C. (2004, March). Poster presentation. Using motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral skills training to reduce alcohol use and improve HIV medication adherence. 16th American Foundation for AIDS Research National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, Miami, FL.

Vicioso, K., Parsons, J.T., Kutnick, A., Koken, J.A., Punzalan, J., VanOra, J., et al. (2004, March). Poster presentation. Sexually motivated alcohol and substance use and its connection to unsafe anal sex. 16th American Foundation for AIDS Research National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, Miami, FL.

Parsons, J.T. (2004, February). Invited talk. Prevention for positives: Working with HIV+ individuals to promote risk reduction and healthy behaviors. New York Academy of Sciences, New York, NY.

Parsons, J.T. (2003, December). Invited talk. Sexual compulsivity and related factors among gay and bisexual men. New York HIV Research Centers Consortium's First Scientific Conference, New York, NY.

Parsons, J.T., Rosof, E.J., Thomason, B.T. & Punzalan, J.C. (2003, December). An intervention to improve HAART adherence and reduce drug use: A pilot study. International Conference on Adherence to Antiviral Therapy: Dallas, TX.

Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., Vicioso, K., VanOra, J., Punzalan, J.C., Missildine, W., et al. (2003, November). Sexual risk behaviors of gay/bisexual men who identify as “barebackers.” 131st American Public Health Association annual meeting: San Francisco, CA.

Missildine, W., Parsons, J.T., Tider, D., Vicioso, K., Van Ora, J., Punzalan, J.C., et al. (2003, November). S/he loves me, S/he loves me not: Questioning heterosexist assumptions of gender differences and romantic obsession. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Antonio, TX.

Parsons, J.T. (2003, November). Educational video. The Biggest Mess. Film Festival of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality: San Antonio, TX.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J.A., & Mitchell, S. (2003, November). Workshop presentation. Conducting research with sex workers: Recruitment, methodological, and ethical considerations. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Antonio, TX.

Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2003, November). Club drug use and sexual risk behaviors among gay/bisexual men. 131st American Public Health Association: San Francisco, CA.

Punzalan, J.C., Parsons, J.T., Kutnick, A., Rosof, E., Missildine, W., Bimbi, D., et al. (2003, November). Marriages and adoption: What the community really thinks. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Antonio, TX.

Tider, D., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D. (2003, November). Knowledge of HPV and effects on gay/bisexual men. 131st American Public Health Association annual meeting: San Francisco, CA. [Best Student Paper Award Winner].

Van Ora, J., Tider, D., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J., Missildine, W., et al. (2003, November). Sexual, social, relational, and health care practices of lesbians and women who have sex with women. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Antonio, TX.

Vicioso, K., Parsons, J.T., Kutnick, A., Koken, J., Punzalan, J.C., Van Ora, J., et al. (2003, November). Sexually motivated alcohol and substance use and its connection to sexual identity and unsafe anal sex. Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, San Antonio, TX.

Parsons, J.T. (2003, September). Workshop presentation. Project SPIN: Nosology, comorbidity, and pharmacological treatment of sexual compulsivity. National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, Minneapolis, MN.

Morgenstern, J., & Parsons, J.T. (2003, August). Symposium co-chairs. Understanding compulsive sexual behavior. American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Parsons, J.T. (2003, August). Examining the nosology, comorbidity, and descriptive features of sexual compulsivity. American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada.

Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., Vicioso, K., Koken, J.A., Missildine, W., Punzalan, J.C., et al. (2003, July). Factors related to barebacking among gay/bisexual men. 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, Milan, Italy.

Bimbi, D.S., Vicioso, K., Parsons, J.T., Punzalan, J.C., Koken, J., Van Ora, J., et al. (2003, July). Relationship between sexual motivations for alcohol/drug use and HIV sexual risk behaviors among MSM. National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Kutnick, A., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Carbonari, J.P., & Punzalan, J.C. (2003, July). Sexual risk behaviors among HIV+ MSM with alcohol use disorders. 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, Milan, Italy.

Kutnick, A., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Punzalan, J.C., & Carbonari, J.P. (2003, July). Alcohol use and effects on health among HIV+ MSM. 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, Milan, Italy.

Morgenstern, J., Parsons, J.T., Irwin, T., Wainberg, M.L., Hollander, E., Allen, A., et al. (2003, July). Sexual compulsivity and HIV risk behaviors among gay/bisexual men. 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, Milan, Italy.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J.A., Halkitis, P.N., & Kelleher, J. (2003, July). Gay/bisexual male escorts: Sexual risk takers or sex educators? National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., Koken, J.A., Punzalan, J.C., Van Ora, J., Missildine, W., et al. (2003, July). Barebacking among gay/bisexual men in New York City. National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Wolitski, R.J., & Gomez, C.A. (2003, July). Correlates of sexual risk behaviors among HIV+ men who have sex with men. 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, Milan, Italy.

Parsons, J.T., Koken, J.A., Bimbi, D.S., Kelleher, J., & Halkitis, P.N. (2003, July). The benefits of sex work according to gay/bisexual male escorts. 6th International AIDS Impact Conference, Milan, Italy.

Parsons, J.T., Kutnick, A., Punzalan, J.C., Halkitis, P.N., Carbonari, J.P., and the Positive Choices Team. (2003, July). Alcohol abusing HIV+ men who have sex with men. National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C.A., & Parsons, J.T. (2003, July). Invited talk. Preliminary findings from the Seropositive Urban Men’s Intervention Trial. Prevention Interventions with Persons Living with HIV/AIDS: NIH/CDC/HRSA Update Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Courtenay-Quirk, C., Wolitski, R.J., Hoff, C., Parsons, J.T. (2003, June). Interest in prevention programs among HIV-positive MSM. 9th Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NV.

Luitjens, S., Lee, D., & Parsons, J.T. (2003, June). Invited talk. Male sex workers organizing themselves in the US. Central and Eastern European Group meeting of the European Network on Male Prostitution, Hamburg, Germany.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D.S., & Koken, J.A. (2003, June). Invited talk. Experiences from the United States of America. Central and Eastern European Group meeting of the European Network on Male Prostitution, Hamburg, Germany.

Wolitski, R.J., Dey, A., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A. (2003, June). Is HIV-related stigma creating a rift in the gay community? 9th Biennial Conference on Community Research and Action, Las Vegas, NV.

Koken, J., Bimbi, D., & Parsons, J.T. (2003, April). The joy of being paid for sex: Independent gay and bisexual male escorts mix pleasure with business. Eastern and Midcontinent Regions of the Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality, Baltimore, MD.

Parsons, J.T. (2003, March). How much is too much?: Sexually compulsive gay/bisexual men. 6th CHAPS Conference, Leicester, England.

Parsons, J.T. (2003, March). Invited talk. How much is too much?: Sexually compulsive gay/bisexual men. 15th National HIV/AIDS Update Conference, Miami, FL.

Carragher, D.J., Halkitis, P.N., Mourgues, P.J., & Parsons, J.T. (2002, December). Seroconversion and club drug use: A contextual understanding. National Harm Reduction Conference, Seattle, WA.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2002, December). An exploratory study of gay and bisexual methamphetamine users in New York City. 4th National Harm Reduction Conference, Seattle, WA.

Mourgues, P.J., Halkitis, P.N. Carragher, D.J., Borkowski, T.M., & Parsons, J.T. (2002, December). Ethnocultural differences in gay/bisexual club drug using men in New York City. 4th National Harm Reduction Conference, Seattle, WA.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., & Bimbi, D.S. (2002, December). Club drug use among young adults in New York City. 4th National Harm Reduction Conference, Seattle, WA.

Wolitski, R.J., Dey, A., Parsons, J.T., & Gomez, C.A. (2002, November). Is there a rift between HIV-seropositive and HIV-seronegative men in the gay community? 130th American Public Health Association Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D., Muench, F., & Wainberg, M. (2002, October). Workshop presentation. The assessment and pharmacological treatment of sexual compulsivity: Project SPIN. National Council on Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity, Nashville, TN.

Velasquez, M., & Parsons, J.T. (2002, August). Positive choices: Secondary prevention among HIV-positive alcohol-abusing MSM. American Psychological Association, Chicago, IL.

Bimbi, D.S., Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., Gomez, C., Hoff, C., Wolitski, R.J., et al. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Barebacking (intentional unsafe sex) among HIV-seropositive MSM and implications for new prevention strategies. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Bimbi, D.S., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Factors related to sexual risk-taking in gay identified HIV negative internet based male escorts in New York City. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Gomez, C.A., Bailey, C., O’Leary, A., Lyles, C., Hoff, C., Parsons, J., et al. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) among a U.S. cohort of sexually active HIV-seropositive (HIV+) men who have sex with men (MSM). 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Halkitis, P.N., Kutnick, A.H., Borkowski, T., & Parsons, J.T. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Adherence to HIV medications and club drug use among gay and bisexual men. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Hoff, C., Faigeles, B., Wolitski, R., Purcell, D., Gomez, C., & Parsons, J. (2002, July). “Dipping” is a problem among HIV-positive (HIV+) men who have sex with men (MSM) with HIV-negative (HIV-) and unknown (HIV?) status partners. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Kutnick, A.H., Halkitis, P.N., Borkowski, T., & Parsons, J. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Measuring HIV medication adherence: implications for understanding adherence and counseling. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Muench, F., Allen, A., Hollander, E., Irwin, T., Morgenstern, J., O’Leary, A., et al. [Parsons, J.] (2002, July). Comorbid sexual compulsivity and substance use disorders. 25th Research Society on Alcoholism Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

Parsons, J.T., Lyles, C.M., Gomez, C., Halkitis, P., Bimbi, D., O’Leary, A., et al. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Characteristics of HIV seropositive men who have sex with men who do and do not attend behavioral interventions. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Purcell, D., Hart, T., McWhorter, T., Hoff, C., & Parsons, J. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Social support from other HIV-positive men is associated with mental health and sexual transmission risk behavior among HIV-positive men who have sex with men. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Purcell, D., Wolitski, R., Bailey, C., Hoff, C., Parsons, J., Woods, W., et al. (2002, July). Poster presentation. Viagra use and sexual risk among HIV-seropositive men who have sex with men. 14th World AIDS Conference, Barcelona, Spain.

Bimbi, D., Parsons, J., Koken, J., & Halkitis, P. (2002, March). Invited talk. HIV risk behaviors among male escorts in New York City recruited from the internet. Mount Sinai School of Medicine HIV Center Grand Rounds, New York, NY.

Blank, S., Parsons, J.T., & Brown, J. (2002, March). Workshop presentation. Ties that find: Building community research partnerships. National STD Prevention Conference, San Diego, CA.

Parsons, J.T. (2002, January). Invited talk. Club drug use associated with sexual risk behaviors of HIV+ gay/bisexual men. Club Drugs and Men’s Health Conference, New York, NY.

Bailey, C.J., Wolitski, R.J., Gomez, C., Parsons, J.T., & Remien, R. (2001, August). Who's responsible for ensuring safer sex? A qualitative study among HIV-seropositive men of perceived responsibility for preventing the transmission of HIV. National HIV Prevention Conference, Atlanta, GA.

Bimbi, D., Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001, August). Internet male escorts: A population at risk. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., Wolitski, R., & Remien, R. (2001, August). HIV treatments and adherence among ethnically diverse MSM. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Halkitis, P.N., Wilton, L., & Parsons, J.T. (2001, August). HIV risk behavior among HIV+ gay men in seroconcordant couples. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Parsons, J.T. (2001, August). Club drug use among HIV+ men who have sex with men. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001, August). HIV+ men who frequent public and commercial sex environments. American Psychological Association, San Francisco, CA.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2001, July). HIV-positive gay men, the internet, and barebacking. 5th International AIDS Impact Conference, Brighton, England.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2001, July). Methamphetamine use and sexual risk-taking among gay/bisexual men in New York City. 5th International AIDS Impact Conference, Brighton, England.

Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001, July). Gay/bisexual male escorts who advertise on the internet in New York City. 5th International AIDS Impact Conference, Brighton, England.

Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001, July). HIV positive gay/bisexual men who frequent public and commercial sex venues. 5th International AIDS Impact Conference, Brighton, England.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., & Bimbi, D. (2001, March). Intentional unsafe sex (barebacking) among gay men who seek sexual partners on the internet. Society for Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Halkitis, P.N. Parsons, J.T., Wolitski, R., & Remien, R.H. (2001, March). HIV antiretroviral treatments and adherence in an ethnically diverse sample of men who have sex with men. Society for Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Parsons, J.T. (2001, March). Invited talk. Correlates of HIV sexual risk behaviors among HIV+ MSM. Social-Personality symposium series at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, New York, NY.

Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001, March). Sexual and drug using practices of HIV+ men who frequent commercial and public sex environments. Society for Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Punzalan, J.C., Thomason, B., Velasquez, M., von Sternberg, K., et al. (2001, March). Poster presentation. Demography and medication adherence patterns among HIV positive men who abuse alcohol. Society for Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Valasquez, M., von Sternberg, K., Carbonari, J., Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Punzalan, J.C., et al. (2001, March). Poster presentation. Timeline followback baseline drinking in HIV+ males. Society for Behavioral Medicine, Seattle, WA.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2001, February). Sex and the internet. 4th National CHAPS Conference, London, England.

Parsons, J.T., & Halkitis, P.N. (2001, February). Brief encounters: Sex venues and public sex sites. 4th National CHAPS Conference, London, England.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D., & Borkowski, T. (2000, August). Recreational drug use among gay men frequenting mainstream venues. American Psychological Association, Washington, DC.

Halkitis, P.N., & Parsons, J.T. (2000, July). Oral sex and the HIV negative gay man. XXVII International Congress of Psychology: Stockholm, Sweden.

Halkitis, P.N., Parsons, J.T., Bimbi, D., & Borkowski, T. (2000, July). Recreational drug use and HIV risk behaviors. International Congress of Psychology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Parsons, J.T., Halkitis, P.N., Bimbi, D., & Borkowski, T. (2000, July). Condom use and unsafe sex among college students. XXVII International Congress of Psychology: Stockholm, Sweden.

O’Leary, A., Parsons, J., & Purcell, D. (2000, March). Combining quantitative and qualitative methods to understand compulsive risky sexual behavior among HIV seropositive gay and bisexual men. Society for Applied Anthropology, San Francisco, CA.

Halkitis, P., & Parsons, J. (2000, February). Invited talk. Adherence issues among seropositive persons. Center for HIV Intervention and Prevention (CHIP), University of Connecticut, Storrs, Storrs, CT.

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