scholarly journals Well-Being Among Older Gay and Bisexual Men and Women in England: A Cross-sectional Population Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (9) ◽  
pp. 1080-1085.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Grabovac ◽  
Lee Smith ◽  
Daragh T. McDermott ◽  
Sinisa Stefanac ◽  
Lin Yang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Population Study ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
And Bisexual

scholarly journals Multi-Dimensional Factors Associated with Illegal Substance Use Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Taiwan

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (22) ◽  
pp. 4476 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dian-Jeng Li ◽  
Shiou-Lan Chen ◽  
Cheng-Fang Yen
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Stepwise Logistic Regression ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
And Bisexual

Illegal substance use in sexual minorities is an important health issue worldwide. The present cross-sectional study aimed to investigate the multi-dimensional factors associated with illegal substance use among gay and bisexual men in Taiwan. This questionnaire-survey study recruited 500 gay or bisexual men aged between 20 and 25 years. Their experiences of using eight kinds of illegal substances in the preceding month were collected. Their previous experiences of homophobic bullying, satisfaction with academic performance, truancy, perceived family and peer support in childhood and adolescence, and social-demographic characteristics, were also collected. Potential factors associated with illegal substance use were identified using univariate logistic regression, and further selected into a forward stepwise logistic regression model to identify the factors most significantly related to illegal substance use. A total of 22 (4.4%) participants reported illegal substance use in the preceding month, and mean age was 22.9 ± 1.6. Forward stepwise logistic regression revealed that being victims of homophobic cyberbullying in childhood and adolescence (odds ratio (OR) = 1.26; p = 0.011), disclosure of sexual orientation at junior high school (OR = 4.67; p = 0.001), and missing classes or truancy in senior high school (OR = 2.52; p = 0.041) were significantly associated with illegal substance use in early adulthood. Multi-dimensional factors in childhood and adolescence that were significantly associated with illegal substance use in early adulthood among gay and bisexual men were identified. Besides traditional bullying, the effect of cyberbullying and school performance on illegal substance use should not be ignored. This study is limited to the cross-sectional design and possible recall bias. Mental health professionals must routinely assess these significant factors to prevent and intervene in illegal substance use among gay and bisexual men.

Measuring and understanding the attitudes of Australian gay and bisexual men towards biomedical HIV prevention using cross-sectional data and factor analyses

2017 ◽  
Vol 94 (4) ◽  
pp. 309-314 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna L Wilkinson ◽  
Bridget L Draper ◽  
Alisa E Pedrana ◽  
Jason Asselin ◽  
Martin Holt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Prevention ◽  
Community Support ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Transmission Risk ◽  
Treatment As Prevention ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Biomedical Hiv Prevention ◽  
Biomedical Prevention ◽  
And Bisexual

IntroductionContemporary responses to HIV embrace biomedical prevention, particularly treatment as prevention (TasP) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). However, large-scale implementation of biomedical prevention should be ideally preceded by assessments of their community acceptability. We aimed to understand contemporary attitudes of gay and bisexual men (GBM) in Australia towards biomedical-based HIV prevention and propose a framework for their measurement and ongoing monitoring.MethodsA cross-sectional, online survey of GBM ≥18 years has been conducted annually in Victoria, Australia, since 2008. In 2016, 35 attitudinal items on biomedical HIV prevention were added. Items were scored on five-point Likert scales. We used principal factor analysis to identify key constructs related to GBM’s attitudes to biomedical HIV prevention and use these to characterise levels of support for TasP and PrEP.ResultsA total of 462 HIV-negative or HIV-status-unknown men, not using PrEP, provided valid responses for all 35 attitudinal items. We extracted four distinct and interpretable factors we named: ‘Confidence in PrEP’, ‘Judicious approach to PrEP’, ‘Treatment as prevention optimism’ and ‘Support for early treatment’. High levels of agreement were seen across PrEP-related items; 77.9% of men agreed that PrEP prevented HIV acquisition and 83.6% of men agreed that users were protecting themselves. However, the agreement levels for HIV TasP items were considerably lower, with <20% of men agreeing treatment (undetectable viral load) reduced HIV transmission risk.ConclusionsBetter understanding of community attitudes is crucial for shaping policy and informing initiatives that aim to improve knowledge, acceptance and uptake of biomedical prevention. Our analyses suggest confidence in, acceptability of and community support for PrEP among GBM. However, strategies to address scepticism towards HIV treatment when used for prevention may be needed to optimise combination biomedical HIV prevention.

scholarly journals Predictors of Facebook User Engagement With Health-Related Content for Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men: Content Analysis (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kiffer George Card ◽  
Nathan Lachowsky ◽  
Blake W Hawkins ◽  
Jody Jollimore ◽  
Fahmy Baharuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Negative Binomial ◽  
Negative Binomial Regression ◽  
Application Programming Interface ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Health Content

BACKGROUND Social media is used by community-based organizations (CBOs) to promote the well-being of gay and bisexual men (GBM). However, few studies have quantified which factors facilitate the diffusion of health content tailored for sexual minorities. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify post characteristics that can be leveraged to optimize the health promotion efforts of CBOs on Facebook. METHODS The Facebook application programming interface was used to collect 5 years’ of posts shared across 10 Facebook pages administered by Vancouver-based CBOs promoting GBM health. Network analysis assessed basic indicators of network structure. Content analyses were conducted using informatics-based approaches. Hierarchical negative binomial regression of post engagement data was used to identify meaningful covariates of engagement. RESULTS In total, 14,071 posts were shared and 21,537 users engaged with these posts. Most users (n=13,315) engaged only once. There was moderate correlation between the number of posts and the number of CBOs users engaged with (r=.53, P<.001). Higher user engagement was positively associated with positive sentiment, sharing multimedia, and posting about pre-exposure prophylaxis, stigma, and mental health. Engagement was negatively associated with asking questions, posting about dating, and sharing posts during or after work (versus before). CONCLUSIONS Results highlight the existence of a core group of Facebook users who facilitate diffusion. Factors associated with greater user engagement present CBOs with a number of strategies for improving the diffusion of health content.

scholarly journals P517 Do sexual practices differ by age among gay and bisexual men? A cross-sectional study in melbourne, australia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Kilner ◽  
Christopher Fairley ◽  
Sam Burrell ◽  
Catriona Bradshaw ◽  
Marcus Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sexual Practices ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Bisexual

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.

scholarly journals Resilience pathways, childhood escape routes, and mentors reported by gay and bisexual men affected by syndemic conditions

Sexualities ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 622-642 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry D Adam ◽  
Trevor A Hart ◽  
Jack Mohr ◽  
Todd Coleman ◽  
Julia Vernon
Keyword(s):  
Pop Culture ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Gay And Bisexual Men ◽  
Social Resources ◽  
Sexual Relationships ◽  
Bisexual Men ◽  
Internet Chat ◽  
The Social ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Hostile Environments

Investigation of the social and psychological antecedents of the HIV epidemic has identified a syndemic of conditions associated with risk behavior and seroconversion. This study inquires into the resilient practices and developmental processes of gay and bisexual men at the nexus of syndemic conditions to understand the pathways that lead to health problems or well-being. Interviews with 40 men identified branching pathways from home environments into schools that either offer refuge or a regime of gender discipline and bullying. Some found escape routes from hostile environments in worlds of books, pop culture, or internet chat. In adolescence, one set of men identified the development of sexual relationships with older men as a lifeline that brought a measure of emotional growth. This study points to resilience pathways and social resources that could make a difference in the lives of those deemed to be “high risk.”

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