scholarly journals Correction: Using the Patient Portal Sexual Health Instrument in Surveys and Patient Questionnaires Among Sexual Minority Men in the United States: Cross-sectional Psychometric Validation Study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevon-Mark P Jackman ◽  
Jeremy Kane ◽  
Hadi Kharrazi ◽  
Renee M Johnson ◽  
Carl Latkin
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Validation Study ◽  
The United States ◽  
Psychometric Validation ◽  
Patient Portal ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Patient Questionnaires ◽  
Minority Men

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Toward a Culturally Specific Spirituality for Black Sexual Minority Men

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 482-513
Author(s):  
Jonathan Mathias Lassiter ◽  
Russell Brewer ◽  
Leo Wilton
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Grounded Theory ◽  
Qualitative Methods ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Clinical Work ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Culturally Specific ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Minority Men

Spirituality is a culturally relevant phenomenon that has been found to significantly affect Black sexual minority (SM) men’s health in the United States. However, many studies that have investigated spirituality among Black SM men have often used conceptualizations of spirituality that were not defined by this group. This research investigation used qualitative methods to determine how Black SM men defined spirituality for themselves. Ten Black SM men from across the United States were individually interviewed via Zoom videoconferencing. Grounded theory analyses revealed four themes that described Black SM men’s culturally specific spirituality: (a) spiritual definition, (b) specificity of Black SM men’s spirituality, (c) physical manifestations of spirituality, and (d) images of the sacred. The implications of these findings for future research and clinical work with Black SM men, within a Black psychological framework, are discussed.

Missed Opportunities for HIV Prevention in Puerto Rico: An Argument for Inclusivity and Community Coalitions

2021 ◽  
pp. e1-e2
Author(s):  
Javier Lopez-Rios
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
The United States ◽  
Growing Up ◽  
Populated Area ◽  
Missed Opportunities ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
The Third ◽  
Hiv Epidemic ◽  
Minority Men

Growing up as a gay cisgender man on the rural west coast of Puerto Rico, I was no stranger to the dearth of resources to manage my sexual health and navigate a patriarchal society that often ignored the needs of my community. Puerto Rico, a commonwealth territory, ranks as the third most densely populated area in the United States and has among the highest rates of HIV prevalence and incidence in the country. The HIV epidemic in Puerto Rico is largely concentrated among sexual minority men.1 (Am J Public Health. Published online ahead of print June 10, 2021: e1–e2. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306342 )

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Depression and Anxiety among Black Sexual Minority Men

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louis F. Graham ◽  
Robert E. Aronson ◽  
Tracy Nichols ◽  
Charles F. Stephens ◽  
Scott D. Rhodes
Keyword(s):  
Identity Development ◽  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Stepwise Multiple Regression ◽  
Internalized Homonegativity ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Snowball Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Minority Men

The primary aim of this study was to examine the relationships between depression and anxiety, and ethnic and sexual identity development, and discrimination and harassment (DH) among Black sexual minority men. Additional aims were to determine whether an interaction effect existed between ethnic and sexual identity and whether coping skills level moderated these relationships. Using an observational cross-sectional design, 54 participants recruited through snowball sampling completed self-administered online surveys. Stepwise multiple regression analysis was used. Sixty-four percent of the variance in depression scores and 53% of the variance in anxiety scores were explained by DH and internalized homonegativity together. Thirty percent of the sample had scale scores indicating likelihood of depression and anxiety. Experience of DH and internalized homonegativity explained a large portion of the variability in depression and anxiety among Black sexual minority men. The study showed high prevalence of mental distress among this sample.

scholarly journals Do Sexual Minorities Face Greater Risk for Sexual Harassment, Ever and at School, in Adolescence?

2020 ◽  
pp. 088626052092631
Author(s):  
Davey M. Smith ◽  
Nicole E. Johns ◽  
Anita Raj
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Sexual Harassment ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Sexual Minorities ◽  
Reference Group ◽  
The United States ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Cyber Harassment ◽  
Increased Risk

Bullying of sexual minorities in the United States is common and often begins in middle and high school, yet research that examines sexual harassment of sexual minorities is limited. This study examines whether sexual minorities are more likely than straight people to (a) report sexual harassment and (b) report sexual harassment as adolescents at middle or high school. We analyzed survey data from a cross-sectional study of sexual harassment and assault, conducted with nationally representative samples of adults in 2019 ( N = 2,205). Sexual harassment was categorized as non-physically aggressive sexual harassment only (NPSH; e.g., verbal or cyber harassment), physically aggressive sexual harassment (PSH; e.g., stalking, rubbing up against you; with or without NPSH), sexual assault (SA; i.e., forced sex; with or without NPSH or PSH), or no sexual harassment (none). In total, 6% of female and male respondents identified as a sexual minority. A history of sexual harassment or assault was reported by 95.0% of sexual minority women and 80.3% of straight women ( p = .001), and by 77.3% of sexual minority men and 41.3% of straight men ( p = .001). Multivariable multinomial models demonstrate that sexual minorities were more likely than straight individuals to report NPSH (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 2.88, 95% [Confidence Interval] CI = [1.33, 6.20]), PSH (AOR = 4.15, 95% CI: [1.77, 9.77]), and SA (AOR = 5.48, 95% CI = [2.56, 11.73]; reference group: no harassment), as well as to report PSH (AOR = 2.67, 95% CI = [1.30, 5.47]) at school in middle or high school. These abuses demonstrate increased risk for sexual harassment among sexual minorities, including increased risk for physically aggressive sexual harassment when in middle and high school.

scholarly journals Negotiating the Confluence: Middle-Eastern, Immigrant, Sexual-Minority Men and Concerns for Learning and Identity

2013 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew A. Eichler ◽  
Robert C Mizzi
Keyword(s):  
Adult Learners ◽  
Transformative Learning ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Middle Eastern ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Complex Needs ◽  
Unmet Expectations ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Minority Men

Sexual-minority male immigrants re-locating from the Middle East to the United States and Canada have particular experiences upon entry and integration into their new societies. The needs of learning and identity are highlighted through a multiple case approach involving three men. Interviews were conducted with the three participants, which were analyzed by the authors using qualitative case analysis. The data highlights the unmet expectations for life as a new immigrant, as well as the complexities of becoming involved in sexual-minority settings. Their learning experiences may be explained using a theoretical framework of transformative learning. These findings suggest that sexual-minority immigrants have complex needs, such as identifying with appropriate communities and deconstructing false representations of “gay rights” and citizenship in popular culture. Educational and social programs could address these needs when considering what might be important for immigrant adult learners.

scholarly journals Psychometrics of the Patient Portal Sexual Health Instrument: Measuring attitudes toward using patient portals for sexual health behaviors among sexual minority men (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevon-Mark Jackman ◽  
Jeremy Kane ◽  
Hadi Kharrazi ◽  
Renee Johnson ◽  
Carl Latkin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Behavioral Intentions ◽  
Patient Portal ◽  
Patient Portals ◽  
Sti Prevention ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Health Technologies ◽  
Dyadic Communication ◽  
Minority Men

BACKGROUND Online health technologies are increasingly being used in medical research and may be useful in addressing the HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) burden among gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority men (SMM). Theoretical frameworks in the implementation sciences highlight examining constructs of innovation attributes and performance expectations as key determinants of behavioral intentions and use of new online health technologies. However, behavioral intentions to use patient portals for HIV/STI prevention and care among SMM is understudied. OBJECTIVE The goal of this study is to develop a brief instrument for measuring attitudes focused on using patient portals for HIV/STI prevention and care among a nationwide sample of SMM. METHODS Twelve items of the American Men’s Internet Survey Patient Portal Sexual Health Instrument (AMIS-PPSHI) were adapted from a prior study. Psychometric analyses of the AMIS-PPSHI items were conducted among a randomized subset of 2018 AMIS participants reporting online access to their health records (N=1,375). Parallel analysis and inspection of eigenvalues in a principal component analysis (PCA) informed factor retention in exploratory factor analysis (EFA). After EFA, Cronbach’s alpha (α) was used to examine the internal consistency of the scale and its subscales. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) was used to assess goodness of fit of the final factor structure. We calculated total AMIS-PPSHI scale scores for comparisons within group categories, including age, HIV and STI diagnosis history, recency of testing, serious mental illness, and anticipated healthcare stigma. RESULTS The AMIS-PPSHI scale resulting from EFA consisted of 12 items and had good internal consistency (α =.84). The EFA suggested three subscales: 1) Sexual health engagement and awareness (α=.87), 2) Enhancing dyadic communication (α=.87), and 3) Managing sexual health care (α=.79). CFA demonstrated good fit in the 3-factor PPSHI structure; root mean squared error of approximation = .061, comparative fit index = .964, Tucker-Lewis index = .953, and standardized root mean squared residual = .041. The most notable differences were lower scores on the Enhanced dyadic communication subscale among people living with HIV. CONCLUSIONS The PPSHI is a brief instrument with strong psychometric properties that may be adapted for use in large surveys and patient-questionnaires in other settings. Scores demonstrate that patient portals are favorable IT solutions to deliver health services focused on HIV/STI prevention and care among SMM in the United States. More attention is needed to address privacy implications of interpersonal use of patient portals outside of traditional health settings among persons with HIV.

scholarly journals A psychometric assessment of a network social capital scale among sexual minority men and gender minority individuals

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Meagan Zarwell ◽  
Jennifer L. Walsh ◽  
Katherine G. Quinn ◽  
Andréa Kaniuka ◽  
Alexandra Patton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Sexual Minority ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sexual Minority Men ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Minority Men ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Group Memberships

Abstract Background Social capital, the potential for individuals to access resources through group memberships, is linked to a constellation of health outcomes. We modified a previously evaluated Constructed Family Social Capital Scale for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men who belong to constructed families to create a new measure of social capital within sexual minority men and gender minority individuals’ social networks. Methods Participants were recruited from a Pride festival in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2018 to complete a cross-sectional survey. This analysis is restricted to 383 participants who identified as sexual minority men or gender minority individuals and completed nine items measuring social capital within their social networks. We conducted exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses to assess factor structure. Internal consistency was measured using Cronbach’s alpha. Results Reliability was high, indicating the scale’s utility to assess Network Social Capital among sexual minority men and gender minority individuals. A single-factor solution with high factor loadings was found for the nine-item scale. Conclusions This study extended the psychometric properties of a preliminary social capital instrument modified from a prior study in a different population and context. The modified measure has implications for use among sexual minority men and gender minority individuals to measure social capital within social networks. Previous studies suggest that interventions to enhance social capital among sexual minority men and gender minority individuals may be beneficial for HIV prevention interventions. This tool may be relevant for the evaluation of social capital interventions within networks of sexual minority men and gender minority individuals.

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