scholarly journals Perceived Stress Levels among Ukrainian Migrant and LGBT+ Minorities in Poland during the COVID-19 Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (23) ◽  
pp. 12838
Author(s):  
Tomasz Michalski ◽  
Maciej Brosz ◽  
Joanna Stepien ◽  
Karolina Biernacka ◽  
Michal Blaszczyk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Complex Analysis ◽  
Study Groups ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
General Level ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Everyday Functioning ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
And Bisexual

The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, immigrant status and being a member of the LGBT+ community are all independent factors associated with increased stress levels. Few studies provide more complex analysis on this issue, and there has been no research on the cumulative burden of perceived stress that people belonging to both minorities experience in the current epidemiological situation. The aim of this study was to assess the ability to deal with an external situation during the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland in the following groups with different stress levels (total sample n = 370): Polish heterosexual men (n = 202), heterosexual men from Ukraine (n = 131) and homo- and bisexual men (men who have sex with men—MSM) from Ukraine (n = 37). A Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was used. The analysis of the survey did not show statistically significant differences between the three study groups in the general level of perceived stress (24.71, 24.77 and 26.49 points, respectively, p = 0.551), but it revealed numerous differences in coping with various aspects of everyday functioning between these groups. Negative assessment of one’s own health proved to be the main factor negatively affecting the level of perceived stress, however specific health risks, medical history or the participants’ previous experience have not been taken into account in the study. Our research shows differences in the needs, resources and methods of coping with stress between men who are Polish citizens and migrants from Ukraine, both heterosexual and belonging to the MSM group. Proper identification and addressing of these needs, taking into account different availability of health services, could be the responsibility of NGOs or insurance providers. This should result in the reduction of mental health burdens and the risk of developing serious mental disorders, and consequently in better functioning of persons belonging to minorities and in a reduced burden on the health care system.

Prevalence of STD and HIV infections among attenders of the Erasmus MC STD clinic, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, during the years 1996 to 2000

2003 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-124 ◽  
Author(s):  
E M van der Snoek ◽  
H M Götz ◽  
P G H Mulder ◽  
R P Verkooyen ◽  
W I van der Meijden
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Infection ◽  
Risk Behaviour ◽  
Hiv Infections ◽  
Contact Tracing ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Intravenous Drug Use ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Heterosexual Women ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Chlamydial Infections

The purpose of the study was to investigate possible changes in the prevalence of STD and HIV collected at a Dutch STD clinic in the period 1996 to 2000. Age, gender, ethnic background, sexual preference, intravenous drug use and STD or HIV infection in persons attending an STD outpatient clinic were analysed and compared. The prevalence of HIV infection among the clinic visitors remained stable. The prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis infections increased significantly among heterosexual men and heterosexual women. Among homo- and bisexual men a significant increase was seen in chlamydial infections only. Because of the increasing prevalence of gonococcal and chlamydial infections among STD clinic visitors in Rotterdam, more attention should be paid to coordinated preventive activities, such as health education and contact tracing. Further subgroup analyses should be done in order to get more information on risk behaviour in the different groups.

Inequities in tobacco advertising exposure among young adult sexual, racial and ethnic minorities: examining intersectionality of sexual orientation with race and ethnicity

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-93
Author(s):  
Andy S L Tan ◽  
Elaine P Hanby ◽  
Ashley Sanders-Jackson ◽  
Stella Lee ◽  
Kasisomayajula Viswanath ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Black Women ◽  
Race And Ethnicity ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Heterosexual Women ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
The Impact

ObjectiveThis study examined sexual orientation differences in encoded exposure to tobacco product ads and intersections with race and ethnicity.MethodsWe analysed data from young adults (18–24) from the US Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health Study in 2013 and 2014 (N=9110). First, we compared encoded exposure to cigarette, electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), cigar and smokeless tobacco ads between sexual minorities (lesbian/gay, bisexual and something else) versus heterosexual young adults. We then analysed encoded ad exposure across sexual orientation, racial and ethnic subgroups. Analyses controlled for demographic and tobacco use variables.ResultsBisexual women had significantly higher prevalence of encoded exposure to cigarette and cigar ads compared with heterosexual women, and significantly higher prevalence of encoded e-cigarette ad exposure compared with both heterosexual and lesbian/gay women. There were no significant differences in encoded ad exposure between lesbian versus heterosexual women and between gay or bisexual men versus heterosexual men. Compared with heterosexual white counterparts, increased encoded ad exposures were reported by heterosexual black women (cigarette and cigar ads), black heterosexual men (cigar ads) and bisexual black women (cigarette and cigar ads). Compared with heterosexual non- Hispanic counterparts, increased encoded ad exposures were reported by bisexual Hispanic women (cigarette, e-cigarette and cigar ads) and heterosexual Hispanic men (cigarettes and cigar ads).ConclusionSexual minority women of colour and black heterosexual women and men have increased encoded exposure to certain forms of tobacco ads. Further research is needed to address the impact of tobacco ads among multiple minority individuals based on sex, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity.

scholarly journals HPV Vaccine Acceptability in Heterosexual, Gay, and Bisexual Men

2010 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 297-305 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Gilbert ◽  
Noel T. Brewer ◽  
Paul L. Reiter ◽  
Terence W. Ng ◽  
Jennifer S. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Hpv Vaccine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Anticipated Regret ◽  
Urban Residence ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
To Receive ◽  
Hpv Vaccine Acceptability

We know little about men’s beliefs about human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and willingness to receive it. In January 2009, the authors recruited 296 heterosexual men and 312 gay and bisexual men from a national panel of U.S. households to complete an online survey about HPV and HPV vaccine. The authors analyzed data using logistic regression, controlling for age, education, number of lifetime sexual partners, and urban residence. More gay and bisexual men than heterosexual men were willing to receive HPV vaccine (73% vs. 37%; adjusted odds ratio = 4.99; 95% confidence interval = 3.36, 7.49). Gay and bisexual men reported greater awareness of HPV vaccine, perceived worry about HPV-related diseases, perceived effectiveness of HPV vaccine, and anticipated regret if they declined vaccination and later developed HPV-related disease compared with heterosexual men (all ps < .05). The lower acceptability and different beliefs among heterosexual men suggest that novel interventions for this group may be needed.

scholarly journals The Experiences of Gay and Bisexual Men Post-Prostate Cancer Treatment: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 2076-2088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Obrey Alexis ◽  
Aaron James Worsley
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Treatment ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Prostate Cancer Treatment ◽  
Sexual Roles ◽  
And Bisexual

Studies suggest that gay and bisexual men are affected by the psychological aspects of prostate cancer treatment differently than that of heterosexual men; however the data have not yet been synthesized. The focus of this meta-synthesis is to explore gay and bisexual men’s experiences of prostate cancer posttreatment. Empirical research published in peer reviewed journals between January 1990 and January 2018 were identified in six databases: CINAHL, Cochrane, Medline, PsycINFO, PubMed, and Web of Science. Titles and abstracts were checked by two reviewers. The six studies that met the inclusion criteria were selected and reviewed for quality and the extracted data were then synthesized. The main themes that emerged were sexual impact, physical and psychological difficulties, challenges to intimacy, and support mechanisms. Gay and bisexual men can have specific sexual roles and developing prostate cancer and undergoing treatment may compromise their ability to perform their sexual role. The needs of heterosexual men were perceived to be accommodated more often than that of gay and bisexual men because of engrained heteronormativity in the health-care system. The review suggests that more support groups specifically for gay and bisexual men should be established, while urologists should cater to the sexual and masculine implications of treatment, and not frame problems for gay and bisexual men in heterosexual terms. By failing to address the salient needs and concerns of gay and bisexual men, health-care professionals are reinforcing invisibility and marginalization of gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer.

scholarly journals The association of sexual orientation with prostate, breast, and cervical cancer screening and diagnosis.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (28_suppl) ◽  
pp. 129-129
Author(s):  
Michael Joseph Herriges ◽  
Ruben Pinkhasov ◽  
Keren Lehavot ◽  
Oleg Shapiro ◽  
Joseph M Jacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Breast And Cervical Cancer ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Screening And Diagnosis

129 Background: Data on heterogeneity in cancer screening and diagnosis rates among lesbians/gays and bisexuals is lacking. Recent studies showed that lesbians/gays and bisexuals have decreased healthcare utilization compared to heterosexual counterparts and continue to experience discrimination in healthcare. Few studies have examined how sexual orientation impacts cancer screening and prevalence. We, therefore, investigated the association between sexual orientation and prevalent sex-specific cancer including prostate, breast, and cervical cancer. Methods: This was a cross-sectional survey-based US study, including men and women aged 18+ from the Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS) database between 2017-2019. The primary endpoint was individual-reported prostate, breast, and cervical cancer screening and prevalence rates among heterosexual and LGB men and women. Multivariable logistic regression analyses assessed association of various covariates with undergoing screening and diagnosis of these cancers. Results: Overall, 4,441 and 6,333 heterosexual men and women, respectively, were compared to 225 and 213 lesbian/gay and bisexual men and women, respectively. Lesbians/gays and bisexuals were younger and less likely to be screened for prostate, breast, and cervical cancer than heterosexuals. A higher proportion of heterosexual women than lesbian and bisexual women were screened for cervical cancer with pap smears (95.36% vs. 90.48% and 86.11%, p = < 0.001) and breast cancer with mammograms (80.74% vs. 63.81% and 45.37%, p = < 0.001). Similarly, a higher proportion of heterosexual men than gay and bisexual men were screened for prostate cancer with PSA blood tests (41.27% vs. 30.53% and 27.58%, p = < 0.001). Conclusions: Lesbians/gays and bisexuals in the US may be less likely to undergo screening of sex-specific prevalent malignancies, including prostate, breast, and cervical cancer. Healthcare professionals should be encouraged to improve cancer screening among lesbians/gays and bisexuals.

Empirical treatment of asymptomatic contacts of gonorrhoea: patient views

Sexual Health ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (5) ◽  
pp. 462
Author(s):  
Ruthy McIver ◽  
Sheina Low ◽  
Rick Varma ◽  
Tobias Vickers ◽  
Anna McNulty
Keyword(s):  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Antimicrobial Treatment ◽  
Empirical Treatment ◽  
Individual Treatment ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Patient Acceptability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Bisexual

Background The prevalence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae (gonorrhoea) in sexual contacts of gonorrhoea has not been established, but limited data suggest that the majority of contacts are not infected. Contacts of gonorrhoea who receive empirical treatment at the point of testing may receive unnecessary antimicrobial treatment for an infection that is known to have multidrug resistance. This study evaluated patient acceptability of non-empirical treatment.? Methods: We conducted an anonymous cross-sectional survey of patients attending sexual health centres in New South Wales, Australia, on the acceptability of empirical and non-empirical treatment models and patients’ concerns about antimicrobial resistance. Results: Most of the 823 survey participants were willing to wait for treatment until their results were reported; 77% and 53% would agree to wait for treatment if results were available in 2 and 7 days respectively. Participants were less likely to agree to non-empirical treatment if they lived in regional and remote areas compared with those in a major city (odds ratio (OR) 0.5; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.35–0.73). Most participants (70%) were worried about infections becoming resistant to antibiotics, with heterosexual men and women being less likely than gay and bisexual men to be worried (heterosexual men: OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.44–0.94; women: OR 0.64 95%, CI 0.44–0.92). Conclusions: Non-empirical treatment was acceptable to most participants, but patient preference, ability to return for treatment and timeliness of results are factors that should inform individual treatment decisions.

Jealousy is influenced by sex and sexual orientation of the individual, and sex of the rival: Evidence from Brazil, Chile and Portugal

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jaroslava Varella Valentova ◽  
Ana Maria Fernandez ◽  
Marco Antonio Correa Varella
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Relationship Maintenance ◽  
Heterosexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Sexual Infidelity ◽  
Same Sex ◽  
Sexual Jealousy ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
The Individual

Jealousy promotes relationship maintenance by reducing partners’ extra-pair liaisons. On average, men report higher distress about their partner’s sexual infidelity, while women show higher emotional jealousy. These sex differences are specific to heterosexuals, and to contexts with potential reproductive costs. Here we tested the effect of sex and sexual orientation of the individual, sex of the partner and of a potential rival on sexual versus emotional jealousy. In total, 416 heterosexual, homosexual and bisexual men and 1328 women from Brazil, Chile and Portugal responded the Sexual vs Emotional Jealousy Scale, and they ranked distress of four imaginative scenarios: sexual or emotional relationship of the partner with a male or a female rival. To test for effect of partners’ sex, bisexual individuals responded twice, about a female and about a male partner. Heterosexual men reported higher sexual jealousy than the other groups. Individuals were most preoccupied with their partner's emotional relationship with rival of the same sex as the respondent. Compared to other groups, heterosexual men and women were the most preoccupied with sexual infidelity. Bisexual individuals did not show any systematic differences in their jealousy type with respect to the sex of their imagined partner. Thus, jealousy is not influenced only by sex and sexual orientation of the individuals, but also by sex of the rivals: same-sex rivals are perceived as the biggest threat. Besides being a strategy to maintain a primary relationship, jealousy can also be a specific intrasexual competition strategy.

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