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The Synergistic Impact of Sexual Stigma and Psychosocial Well-Being on HIV Testing: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Nigerian Men who have Sex with Men

verfasst von: Cristina Rodriguez-Hart, Cory Bradley, Danielle German, Rashelle Musci, Ifeanyi Orazulike, Stefan Baral, Hongjie Liu, Trevor A. Crowell, Man Charurat, Rebecca G. Nowak, the TRUST/RV368 Study Group

Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior | Ausgabe 12/2018

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Abstract

Although sexual stigma has been linked to decreased HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM), mechanisms for this association are unclear. We evaluated the role of psychosocial well-being in connecting sexual stigma and HIV testing using an explanatory sequential mixed methods analysis of 25 qualitative and 1480 quantitative interviews with MSM enrolled in a prospective cohort study in Nigeria from March/2013–February/2016. Utilizing structural equation modeling, we found a synergistic negative association between sexual stigma and suicidal ideation on HIV testing. Qualitatively, prior stigma experiences often generated psychological distress and perceptions of feeling unsafe, which decreased willingness to seek services at general health facilities. MSM reported feeling safe at the MSM-friendly study clinic but still described a need for psychosocial support services. Addressing stigma and unmet mental health needs among Nigerian MSM has the potential to improve HIV testing uptake.

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Titel: The Synergistic Impact of Sexual Stigma and Psychosocial Well-Being on HIV Testing: A Mixed-Methods Study Among Nigerian Men who have Sex with Men
verfasst von: Cristina Rodriguez-Hart
Cory Bradley
Danielle German
Rashelle Musci
Ifeanyi Orazulike
Stefan Baral
Hongjie Liu
Trevor A. Crowell
Man Charurat
Rebecca G. Nowak
the TRUST/RV368 Study Group
Publikationsdatum: 28.06.2018
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior / Ausgabe 12/2018
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2191-5

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