A Population-Based Study of Coupling and Physical Activity by Sexual Orientation for Men

Datos Bibliográficos

ID3617005
AutoresJoseph S Lightner (0000-0002-8536-0085, University of Missouri–Kansas City, autor de correspondencia), Katie M Heinrich (0000-0002-6837-408X, Kansas State University), Matthew R Sanderson (0000-0002-5946-6556, Kansas State University)
Año2020
Volumen67
Número11
Páginas1533-1541
Fecha de publicación2020-09-18
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaJournal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/00918369.2019.1601435
PMID31020924
OpenAlexW2942374389
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas15

Research has suggested that men in relationships are more physically active than men who are single. This study provides a weighted analysis of physical activity by coupling status for men of different sexual orientations. Aggregated data from the United States 2013-2014 National Health Interview Survey were used to conduct multivariate logistic regression analyses. Compared to straight men (n = 29,926), gay men (n = 623) were less likely to be in a relationship (AOR 0.32, CI: 0.25-0.41). Coupled gay men did more physical activity than coupled straight men and were 1.62 (CI: 1.05-2.50) times more likely to be active, 1.67 (CI: 1.10-2.51) times more likely to be high active, 1.89 (CI: 1.24-2.89) times more likely to engage in muscle-strengthening activities, and 2.00 (CI: 1.28-3.11) times more likely to meet aerobic and muscle-strengthening recommendations. Coupling facilitates physical activity for men. However, more research is needed to help explore underlying mechanisms for differences by sexuality

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