They call us goor-jigeen

A qualitative exploration of the experiences of Senegalese Muslim men who have sex with men living with HIV

Datos Bibliográficos

ID15099264
AutoresAmina P Alio (0000-0002-2171-5537, University of Rochester, autor de correspondencia), Abdou Khoudia (Department of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal), Mamadou Habib Thiam (0000-0002-2533-3720, Cheikh Anta Diop University), Drusilla A Talawa (0009-0004-3965-739X, University of Rochester), Gradi Bamfonga (University of Rochester), Abdoulaye Al Ansar (University of Rochester), Cheikh Tidiane Ndour (0000-0003-2080-4295, Cheikh Anta Diop University), Omar Ndoye (Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Odontology, University Cheikh Anta Diop, Dakar, Senegal)
Año2022
Volumen24
Número9
Páginas1289-1301
Fecha de publicación2022-09-01
Peer ReviewedSí
Open AccessNo
TipoARTICLE
RevistaCulture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Identificadores de la revistaISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351
EditorialInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13691058.2022.2080273
PMID35649425
OpenAlexW4281966824
IdiomaEN
Citas recibidas2
Referencias citadas33

Men who have sex with men living with HIV in majority Muslim communities face discrimination based on multiple forms of stigma at socio-cultural and legislative levels. This study aimed to explore qualitatively the experiences of men who have sex with men living with HIV in Dakar, Senegal. In-depth individual interviews were conducted with 30 Senegalese men aged 18 to 55 years, who self-reported as same-sex practising, Muslim, and receiving HIV treatment at health centres in Dakar. Interview data were analysed using an ethnographic phenomenological approach to explore their life experiences. Primary themes included: the self-discovery process; the social, religious and health ramifications of being same-sex practising; and stigma. Within the theme of stigma issues described included shame, blame (of self and others), and violence resulting from being a man who has sex with other men and/or being HIV seropositive. Those with undetectable viral load reported how HIV related stigma and burden diminished as their health improved. Disclosure of being men who have sex with men and/or HIV status, whether voluntary or not, affected experiences of violence and/or isolation. Addressing stigma at healthcare institutions and improving access to HIV treatment can help mitigate the burden of stigma affecting such men. Interventions to address their physical and psychosocial wellbeing require the engagement of multiple stakeholders, including religious and political leaders

Blame · Family medicine · Men who have sex with men · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Psychosocial · Qualitative research · Shame · Social stigma · Sociology · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology