Minority Stress Theory : An Examination of Factors Surrounding Sexual Risk Behavior among Gay & Bisexual Men Who Use Club Drugs

BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined the impact of minority stress theory upon sexual risk behavior among gay and bisexual men using club drugs. Similar studies have focused on ethnic minorities and women, however gay and bisexual men demonstrate greater likelihood for risk behaviors leading to HIV...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of gay & lesbian social services. - 1999. - 25(2013), 4 vom: 01.
1. Verfasser: Dentato, Michael P (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Halkitis, Perry N, Orwat, John
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2013
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of gay & lesbian social services
Schlagworte:Journal Article HIV/AIDS Substance Abuse minority stress theory
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Zusammenfassung:BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined the impact of minority stress theory upon sexual risk behavior among gay and bisexual men using club drugs. Similar studies have focused on ethnic minorities and women, however gay and bisexual men demonstrate greater likelihood for risk behaviors leading to HIV/AIDS
OBJECTIVE: This study examined sexual risk behavior from the perspective of minority stress theory upon substance using gay and bisexual men and their partners
METHODS: Multivariable logistic regression analysis examined minority stress associations with participant sexual risk behaviors, drug use and partner type, controlling for demographics
RESULTS: 396 gay and 54 bisexual respondents, ages 18-67 reported at least one time drug use while engaging in sexual risk behavior. In the adjusted model, expectations of rejection associated with lower odds of sexual risk behavior, while older age approached significance
CONCLUSIONS: Theoretical origins for examining risk behavior among gay and bisexual men may underscore risk and protective factors, while ultimately holding implications for prevention and treatment interventions
Beschreibung:Date Revised 31.03.2022
published: Print
Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE
ISSN:1053-8720
DOI:10.1080/10538720.2013.829395