Proximal and distal minority stressors and mental health among young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Kisumu, Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Gary W. Harper, Chenglin Hong, Juan C. Jáuregui

и другие.

American Journal of Community Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2024

Abstract Young gay and bisexual men other who have sex with (GBMSM) in Kenya experience pervasive intersectional stigma discrimination, contributing to elevated levels of negative mental health symptoms. Grounded the Minority Stress Model, this paper explores associations proximal distal minority stressors three types outcomes among young HIV‐negative GBMSM ( n = 63) between ages 19–34 participated a pilot trial sexual intervention. Using PHQ‐9, GAD‐7, PC‐PTSD‐5 screening measures, clinically significant symptoms were reported as follows: 15.8% depressive symptoms, 12.7% anxiety 31.7% posttraumatic stress Results from stepwise linear regression analyses suggest that GBMSM‐related (distal stressor) was strongest correlate for all outcomes, concealment motivation (proximal an additional only model. These findings should be viewed caution seen initial observations given small sample which limits our interpretations findings. Structural‐level interventions are needed decrease GBMSM's exposure such decriminalization same‐sex activity, well individual group‐level assist improving their adaptive coping strategies.

Язык: Английский

Measurement Instruments Assessing Multi-Faceted Stigma Regarding Sexual and Gender Minorities: A Systematic Review of Psychometric Properties DOI
Abhishek Aggarwal, Shan Qiao,

Shannon D. O’Leary

и другие.

AIDS and Behavior, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 28(6), С. 2054 - 2077

Опубликована: Март 5, 2024

Язык: Английский

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Proximal and distal minority stressors and mental health among young gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) in Kisumu, Kenya DOI Creative Commons
Gary W. Harper, Chenglin Hong, Juan C. Jáuregui

и другие.

American Journal of Community Psychology, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 4, 2024

Abstract Young gay and bisexual men other who have sex with (GBMSM) in Kenya experience pervasive intersectional stigma discrimination, contributing to elevated levels of negative mental health symptoms. Grounded the Minority Stress Model, this paper explores associations proximal distal minority stressors three types outcomes among young HIV‐negative GBMSM ( n = 63) between ages 19–34 participated a pilot trial sexual intervention. Using PHQ‐9, GAD‐7, PC‐PTSD‐5 screening measures, clinically significant symptoms were reported as follows: 15.8% depressive symptoms, 12.7% anxiety 31.7% posttraumatic stress Results from stepwise linear regression analyses suggest that GBMSM‐related (distal stressor) was strongest correlate for all outcomes, concealment motivation (proximal an additional only model. These findings should be viewed caution seen initial observations given small sample which limits our interpretations findings. Structural‐level interventions are needed decrease GBMSM's exposure such decriminalization same‐sex activity, well individual group‐level assist improving their adaptive coping strategies.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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