A Pilot Study to Evaluate Ethnic/Racial Differences in Depressive Symptoms, Self-Esteem, and Sexual Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex with Men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12399033 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Joseph P De Santis (0000-0001-9144-7876, University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies, corresponding author), Elias Provencio Vasquez (University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies) |
| Year | 2011 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 147-164 |
| Publication date | 2011-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1053-8720 • E-ISSN: 1540-4056 |
| Publisher | Routledge (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10538720.2011.557853 |
| OpenAlex | W2090107088 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 38 |
Men who have sex with men (MSM) are at risk for certain physical and psychological health conditions. Ethnic minority MSM are at an increased risk related to the combination of sexual minority and ethnic minority status. The purpose of this pilot study was to compare the levels of depressive symptoms, self-esteem, and sexual behaviors by ethnicity in a sample of MSM (N = 70) residing in South Florida. More than one-third of the sample (N = 26; 37%) had high levels of depressive symptoms. Using non-parametric statistics, statistically significant differences were noted in the levels of depressive symptoms as African-American MSM had higher levels of depressive symptoms when compared to the other ethnic groups. Statistically significant differences were not found when self-esteem and sexual behaviors were compared by ethnicity. Regardless of ethnicity, MSM in this study were at risk for the sequela of depressive symptoms and infections with HIV and/or sexually transmitted infections because of the high levels of unsafe sexual behaviors. More research is needed to explore the relationship of mental health and sexual behaviors among the various ethnic groups of MSM
Anxiety · Depressive symptoms · Ethnic group · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Men who have sex with men · Mental health · Psychiatry · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Clinical Psychology · Demography · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology
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| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,38 |
| Citation span | 2013 - 2020 (8) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |