scholarly journals The Geography of Sexual Orientation: Structural Stigma and Sexual Attraction, Behavior, and Identity Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Across 38 European Countries

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 1491-1502 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Pachankis ◽  
Mark L. Hatzenbuehler ◽  
Massimo Mirandola ◽  
Peter Weatherburn ◽  
Rigmor C. Berg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Attraction ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Attraction Behavior

scholarly journals Measuring Gender Role Conflict, Internalized Stigma, and Racial and Sexual Identity in Behaviorally Bisexual Black Men

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Homero E. del Pino ◽  
W. Neil Steers ◽  
Martin Lee ◽  
Jason McCuller ◽  
Ron D. Hays ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Gender Role ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Role Conflict ◽  
Gender Role Conflict ◽  
Internalized Homophobia ◽  
Two Factors ◽  
Race And Sexuality ◽  
Simple Factor ◽  
Sex With Men

AbstractBlack men who have sex with men and women (BMSMW) experience pressure to fill hypermasculine ideals and may not identify with “gay” cultural norms. Existing measures of gender role expectations and internalized homophobia are not culturally appropriate for BMSMW. Researchers generally measure categorical identification with race, gender, and sexual orientation groups separately, whereas BMSMW may identify with multiple categories. We modified the Gender Role Conflict Scale to create the M-GRCS and the Internalized Homophobia Scale to include biphobia (Internalized Bi/Homophobia Scale, IBHS). To examine identification at the intersection of race, gender, and sexual orientation, we created 11 Integrated Race and Sexuality Scale (IRSS) items. With data from 429 BMSMW, we conducted exploratory factor analysis of the 59 items using categorical principal axis factoring with unweighted least squares extraction and Promax factor rotation. We created simple-summated multi-item scales and evaluated their construct validity. The rotated solution yielded four factors with 47 items and a simple factor structure: M-GRCS defined two factors (α = .93 for restricted emotionality/affection; .87 for success/power/competition); the IBHS (α = .89) and IRSS (α = .74) each defined a single factor. The IRSS factor was positively correlated with the Lukwago Racial Pride Scale, r(417) = .40. The IBHS factor was negatively correlated with the IRSS factor, r(414) = − .22. The two M-GRCS factors suggest that the construct of hypermasculinity impacts BMSMW. The high IBHS reliability indicates that homophobia and biphobia were positively correlated in this sample. These three scales have potential for future studies with BMSMW.

Medical students’ perception of sexual orientation in Sagamu, southwestern Nigeria: implications for access to HIV care

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 347-355 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwafolahan Oluwagbemiga Sholeye ◽  
Victor Jide Animasahun ◽  
Abimbola A. Oyelekan
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Hiv Care ◽  
Southwestern Nigeria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Sex With Men

Purpose The prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is about four times higher among individuals with same-sex orientation as against the general population. This may be partly due to judgmental, heteronormative attitudes among health workers, thereby affecting access to care. Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to assess the perception of final-year medical students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Nigeria on sexual orientation and its implications on access to HIV care and support services. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among final-year medical students. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS 20. Relevant descriptive and inferential statistics were calculated. Participation was fully voluntary. Findings More males (70 percent) were aware of the concept of sexual orientation than females (60.4 percent). Most (94 percent) males and all female respondents felt homosexuality was against the order of nature. More males (76 percent) than females (62.3 percent) felt men having sex with men and homosexuality were synonymous. More females (50.9 percent) than males (48 percent) felt gay doctors should not be employed in public hospitals. Originality/value Respondents had a poor perception of sexual orientation and there were no significant differences between genders. This could contribute to existing stigmatization against individuals with minority sexual orientations. It should be addressed in the medical curriculum.

scholarly journals Homoprejudiced violence among Chinese men who have sex with men: A cross-sectional analysis in Guangzhou, China

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Wu ◽  
Eileen Yang ◽  
Wenting Huang ◽  
Weiming Tang ◽  
Huifang Xu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Strong Association ◽  
Public Health Issue ◽  
Marriage Education ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cyber Aggression ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Sectional Analysis

Abstract Background Homoprejudiced violence, defined as physical, verbal, psychological and cyber aggression against others because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation, is an important public health issue. Most homoprejudiced violence research has been conducted in high-income countries. This study aimed to examine the experience and perpetration of homoprejudiced violence among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Guangzhou, China. Methods MSM in a large Chinese city, Guangzhou, completed an online survey instrument that was distributed through community-based organizations. Descriptive analysis was conducted to describe the sample characteristics. Multivariable logistic regression analyses, controlling for age, residence, occupation, heterosexual marriage, education and income, were carried out to explore associated factors. Results A total of 777 responses were analyzed and most (64.9%) were under the age of 30. Three-hundred-ninety-nine (51.4%) reported experiencing homoprejudiced violence, while 205 (25.9%) reported initiating homoprejudiced violence against others. Compared to respondents who self-identified as gay, respondents who were heterosexual were 0.6 times (AOR=0.6, 95% CI: 0.4-0.9) as likely to have experienced homoprejudiced violence, whereas those who were unsure about their sexual orientation were 2.6 times (AOR=2.6, 95% CI: 1.2-5.5) more likely to have experienced homoprejudiced violence before. Furthermore, a strong association (AOR=2,4. 95% CI: 1.6-3.5) was identified between experiencing homoprejudiced violence and initiating violence. MSM who had disclosed their sexual orientation to people other than their partners were more likely to have experienced homoprejudiced violence (AOR=1.8, 95% CI:1.3-2.5). Conclusions These findings suggest the importance of research and the implementation of interventions focused on preventing and mitigating the effects of homoprejudiced violence affecting MSM in China.

scholarly journals Lymphogranuloma venereum emerging in men who have sex with men in Germany

2006 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 5-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
V Bremer ◽  
T Meyer ◽  
U Marcus ◽  
O Hamouda
Keyword(s):  
Lymphogranuloma Venereum ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Probable Case ◽  
Sexually Transmitted ◽  
Lymph Node Swelling ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Omp1 Gene ◽  
Great Public Health

A resurgence of lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) has been observed in several European countries. LGV is not a mandatorily notifiable disease in Germany. Reports of LGV cases have actively been collected by the Robert Koch-Institut since 2004 to describe the outbreak and estimate the extent of the LGV problem in Germany. Updates on the LGV outbreak were published in the German national epidemiological bulletin. Physicians were asked to send their samples to a laboratory for genotyping. A possible case was defined as a person with symptoms of proctitis and/or inguinal lymph node swelling and a positive chlamydia serology. A probable case had in addition a positive chlamydia rectal or urinary PCR test. A case was confirmed if the genotype L1-L3 was identified based on sequence analysis of omp1 gene sequences. Since 2003, LGV has been reported in 78 male patients in Germany. Of these, 61 patients were confirmed as genotype L2. Fifty eight out of 78 patients (74%) are known to be men who have sex with men (MSM). Fifty five patients (71%) had rectal symptoms and 49 (63%) knew they were HIV positive. Sixty two (79%) of the patients were residents of Berlin or Hamburg. LGV has emerged in MSM in Germany at the same time as in other European countries. It is thought that LGV may become endemic in the MSM community in German metropolitan areas, because the number of reported patients with LGV continues to increase. The increase in the number of LGV cases and the high HIV prevalence in LGV patients are of great public health concern. Clinicians and MSM may not be sufficiently aware of the disease, and existing efforts to promote awareness and prevention of sexually transmitted infections and HIV need to be strengthened.

scholarly journals COBA-Cohort: a prospective cohort of HIV-negative men who have sex with men, attending community-based HIV testing services in five European countries (a study protocol)

BMJ Open ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (7) ◽  
pp. e011314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicolas Lorente ◽  
Laura Fernàndez-López ◽  
Ricardo Fuertes ◽  
Daniela Rojas Castro ◽  
François Pichon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
European Countries ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Hiv Testing Services ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Negative

scholarly journals Men who have sex with men who do not access sexual health clinics nor disclose sexual orientation are unlikely to receive the HPV vaccine in the UK

Vaccine ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 36 (33) ◽  
pp. 5065-5070 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Nadarzynski ◽  
Helen Smith ◽  
Daniel Richardson ◽  
Stephen Bremner ◽  
Carrie Llewellyn
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Sexual Health ◽  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Health Clinics ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Sexual Health Clinics ◽  
The Uk ◽  
To Receive

HIV-Positive Latino Immigrants

2019 ◽  
pp. 209-222
Author(s):  
Rita M. Melendez ◽  
Jillian C. Salazar ◽  
Kristian Fuentes ◽  
Sebastian J. Zepeda
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
San Francisco Bay ◽  
San Francisco Bay Area ◽  
Latino Immigrants ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
Bay Area ◽  
Sources Of Support ◽  
Sex With Men

Many immigrants have conflicting relationships with their families. Families can be an important source of support for immigrants facing challenges in new countries. For some immigrants however, families can also be a source of frustration and lead to feelings of being trapped in old roles. For immigrants who are men who have sex with men (MSM) the contradictions of families being sources of support or sources of frustration may be heightened. This study examines family relationships among Latino immigrants who are HIV-positive MSM who are currently residing in the San Francisco Bay Area. In particular, issues of disclosure around sexual orientation and HIV to families are explored.

Brief Report

2021 ◽  
pp. 181-196
Author(s):  
Sean G Massey ◽  
Richard E. Mattson ◽  
Mei-Hsiu Chen ◽  
Melissa Hardesty ◽  
Ann Merriwether ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Emerging Adults ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Trend Study ◽  
Attraction Behavior ◽  
Survey Responses

This trend study analyzed 9 years (2011–2019) of cross-sectional survey responses to Klein’s Sexual Orientation Grid to explore changes in sexual orientation among emerging adult college students. Categorical regression models based on ordinal responses revealed that participants were moving away from exclusive heterosexuality on attraction, behavior, and identity subscales at a rate of approximately 6% per year. This trend augments for women after 2014, coinciding with increased advocacy efforts related to U.S. marriage equality, but attenuates for men. Participants’ race also related to variations in sexual orientation: Black participants were less likely than White participants to identify as exclusively heterosexual, whereas the pattern reversed for Asian participants relative to White participants. These findings suggest that changes in sexual orientation are occurring among emerging adults in the United States, potentially in response to changing social and political contexts, but these changes are more pronounced in women and Black emerging adults.

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