Intersecting racism and homonegativism among sexual minority men of color: Latent class analysis of multidimensional stigma with subgroup differences in health and sociostructural burdens

2021 ◽  
pp. 114602
Author(s):  
Eric K. Layland ◽  
Jennifer L. Maggs ◽  
Michele D. Kipke ◽  
Bethany C. Bray
Keyword(s):  
Latent Class Analysis ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Class Analysis ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Subgroup Differences ◽  
Men Of Color ◽  
Minority Men

scholarly journals Substance Use, General Health and Health Literacy as Predictors of Oral Health in Emerging Adult Sexual Minority Men of Color: A Secondary Data Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 1987
Author(s):  
S. Raquel Ramos ◽  
David T. Lardier ◽  
Rueben C. Warren ◽  
Melba Cherian ◽  
Sarwat Siddiqui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Cigarette Use ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Men Of Color ◽  
Minority Men

There is limited evidence surrounding oral health in emerging adult, sexual minority men of color. This study examined the association between sociodemographic factors, health literacy, cigarette, e-cigarette, and alcohol use on oral health outcomes. Secondary data analysis was conducted with 322 sexual minority men ages 18–34 in the United States. Between-group, mean-level, and multivariable logistic regression analyses examined differences on oral health outcomes. Increased cigarette (aOR = 1.84, p = 0.03), e-cigarette (aOR = 1.40, p = 0.03), and alcohol use (aOR = 2.07, p = 0.05) were associated with extended time away from the dentist. Health literacy (aOR = 0.93, p = 0.05) was negatively associated. Increased cigarette (aOR = 1.17, p = 0.04) and cigarette use (aOR = 1.26, p = 0.04) were associated with tooth loss. Health literacy was negatively associated (aOR = 0.65, p = 0.03). Increased e-cigarette (aOR = 1.74, p = 0.04) and cigarette use (aOR = 4.37, p < 0.001) were associated with dental affordability issues. Lower health literacy and racial identification as Black were associated with dental affordability issues; demonstrating an urgent need to address these factors to improve oral health in emerging adult sexual minority men of color.

scholarly journals Patterns of Intimate Partner Violence Victimization and Perpetration Among Sexual Minority Women: A Latent Class Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 572-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Megan E. Sutter ◽  
Annie E. Rabinovitch ◽  
Michael A. Trujillo ◽  
Paul B. Perrin ◽  
Lisa D. Goldberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Latent Class Analysis ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Minority Women ◽  
Physical Assault ◽  
Class Analysis ◽  
Sexual Minority Women

This study explored patterns of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization and perpetration in 150 sexual minority women (SMW): 25.3% had been sexually victimized, 34% physically victimized, 76% psychologically victimized, and 29.3% suffered an IPV-related injury. A latent class analysis found four behavioral patterns: (1) minor-only psychological perpetration and victimization; (2) no IPV; (3) minor–severe psychological, physical assault, and injury victimization, and minor-only psychological, physical, and injury perpetration; and (4) severe psychological, sexual, physical assault, and injury victimization and perpetration. Individuals who experienced and/or perpetrated all types experienced the greatest heterosexism at work, school, and in other contexts.

scholarly journals A Framework for Using eHealth Interventions to Overcome Medical Mistrust Among Sexual Minority Men of Color Living with Chronic Conditions

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 166-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Raquel Ramos ◽  
Rueben Warren ◽  
Michele Shedlin ◽  
Gail Melkus ◽  
Trace Kershaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Medical Mistrust ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Men Of Color ◽  
Minority Men

Using latent class analysis to profile risk behaviors among sexual minority students

2018 ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Yongwen Jiang ◽  
Jan Mermin ◽  
Tara Cooper ◽  
Rosemary ReillyChammat ◽  
Samara VinerBrown
Keyword(s):  
Latent Class Analysis ◽  
Minority Students ◽  
Risk Behaviors ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Latent Class ◽  
Class Analysis

scholarly journals Participatory Design of a Web-Based HIV Oral Self-Testing Infographic Experiment (HOTIE) for Emerging Adult Sexual Minority Men of Color: A Mixed Methods Randomized Control Trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (22) ◽  
pp. 11881
Author(s):  
S. Raquel Ramos ◽  
David T. Lardier ◽  
Keosha T. Bond ◽  
Donte T. Boyd ◽  
Olivia M. O’Hare ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Health Communication ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Participatory Design ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Emerging Adult ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Men Of Color ◽  
Self Testing ◽  
Minority Men

Health communication is a key health promotion approach for translating research findings into actionable information. The purpose of this study was to use participatory design to create and then test the usability and comprehension of an HIV self-testing infographic in a sample of 322 emerging adult, sexual minority men of color. Our study objectives addressed three challenges to HIV self-testing: (1) correct usage of the test stick, (2) understanding the number of minutes to wait before reading the result, and (3) how to correctly interpret a negative or a positive HIV result. This study was a two-phase, sequential, mixed methods, pilot, online, randomized controlled trial. Results suggested a significant mean difference between the control and intervention groups on HIV self-testing knowledge, with the control group outperforming the intervention group. However, two-thirds or better of the participants in the intervention group were able to comprehend the three critical steps to HIV self-testing. This was a promising finding that has resulted in the authors’ development of additional recommendations for using participatory design for visual aid development in HIV prevention research. Participatory design of an HIV self-testing infographic is a rigorous approach, as a health communication strategy, to address public health priorities.

scholarly journals Profiles of HIV Risk, Sexual Power, and Decision-Making among Sexual Minority Men of Color Who Engage in Transactional Sex: A Latent Profile Analysis

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4961
Author(s):  
S. Raquel Ramos ◽  
David T. Lardier ◽  
Donte T. Boyd ◽  
José I. Gutierrez ◽  
Eliana Carasso ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Hiv Risk ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Profile Analysis ◽  
Sexual Relationship ◽  
Transactional Sex ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Men Of Color ◽  
Minority Men ◽  
Sexual Power

Though the transmission of HIV is preventable, there were still 37,968 new documented cases in the United States in 2018. HIV incidence is disproportionate in sexual minority men of color. The purpose of this study was to examine sexual relationship power risk profiles to identify distinct subgroups within the profiles who carry the highest HIV risk. Latent class profile analysis was used to identify subgroups of sexual minority men of color at the highest risk for contracting HIV based on their sexual power profiles. Among 322 sexual minority men, we identified four latent profiles. Profile 1: Low transactional sex and high power (n = 133; 14.3%); Profile 2: Transactional sex, high decision-making in sexual relationships, and low control in sexual relationship (n = 99; 30.7%); Profile 3: Low transactional sex, low decision-making, and moderate control (n = 43; 13.4%); Profile 4: High transactional sex and low power (n = 47; 14.6%). LPA was useful to identify distinct subgroups based on measures of sexual risk and relationship sexual power. Findings carry significant implications for developing tailored strategies to increase HIV knowledge and related HIV prevention and risk reduction services for sexual minority men of color who engage in transactional sex.

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