HIV in men who have sex with men in Lebanon: clinical and psychosocial aspects

Maatouk, Ismaël; Jaspal, Rusi

doi:10.1136/bmjsrh-2018-200199

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“…It is also important to replicate this study in other countries, in which the social and psychological 'stressors' experienced by GBM may be greater or qualitatively different. For instance, in societies in which GBM experience high levels of prejudice due to their sexual orientation, 36,41,42 it is possible that there are greater levels of sexual identity concealment, which in turn may have an effect on their HIV risk perception. Further research in other contexts will facilitate the design of appropriate behavioural interventions for the prevention of HIV for specific subgroups of GBM and potentially other populations.…”

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Psychological wellbeing facilitates accurate HIV risk appraisal in gay and bisexual men

Jaspal

Lopes

2020

Sex. Health

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Background Accurate HIV risk appraisal is key to effective HIV prevention. This study focuses on the role of psychological wellbeing in determining perceived HIV risk in a sample of gay and bisexual (GBM) in the UK. Methods: Overall, 191 HIV-negative GBM completed a cross-sectional survey, in which they provided demographic information and completed measures of engagement in actual sexual risk behaviours, diagnosis with a sexually transmissible infection in the past 12 months, frequency of HIV testing, use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), perceived HIV risk, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) identity, sexual identity openness and psychological wellbeing. Results: Results showed that there was a correlation between engagement in actual HIV risk behaviours and perceived HIV risk, suggesting relatively accurate HIV risk appraisal in the participant sample. LGBT identity and sexual identity openness were associated with increased psychological wellbeing. Structural equation modelling showed that psychological wellbeing has an effect on perceived HIV risk through the mediator of LGBT identity. Conclusions: It appears that a state of psychological wellbeing facilitates the construction of a strong and robust LGBT identity, which can be displayed to others, and that a strong LGBT identity in turn facilitates accurate HIV risk appraisal in GBM. In order to achieve our target of zero new HIV infections by 2030, it will be essential to focus on enhancing psychological wellbeing in people at risk of HIV.

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Psychological wellbeing facilitates accurate HIV risk appraisal in gay and bisexual men

Jaspal

Lopes

2020

Sex. Health

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“…Sexual health risks specific to MSM need to be highlighted to individuals from this population who never test for STIs. Third, in Lebanon where homosexuality is socially stigmatised, MSM may have decreased access to sexual health promotion and HIV prevention information 2. This can be translated into a gap in self-risk assessment amid a 60% prevalence of unprotected sexual intercourse.…”

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“…In Lebanese men who have sex with men (MSM), the prevalence of HIV is 12% and the prevalence of having at least one symptom of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is 34.9% 1. Low HIV testing rates, unprotected unprotected sexual intercourse, alcohol and substance use contribute to this epidemic 2. Here we present data on the prevalence of STIs in a sample of MSM attending a sexual health clinic in order to identify the correlates of risk-taking behaviour, and of testing behaviour in this population.…”

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