Internalized homophobia and reduced HIV testing among men who have sex with men in china

Thomas Pyun; Glenn Milo Santos; Sonya Arreola; Tri Do; Pato Hebert; Jack Beck; Keletso Makofane; Patrick A. Wilson; George Ayala

doi:10.1177/1010539514524434

Internalized homophobia and reduced HIV testing among men who have sex with men in china

Thomas Pyun, Glenn Milo Santos, Sonya Arreola, Tri Do, Pato Hebert, Jack Beck, Keletso Makofane, Patrick A. Wilson, George Ayala

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Although previous research has examined barriers and facilitators of HIV testing among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China, few studies have focused on social factors, including homophobia and internalized homophobia. This study utilized data from a global online survey to determine correlates of HIV testing as part of a subanalysis focused on Chinese MSM. Controlling for age, HIV knowledge, number of sexual partners, and other covariates, ever having tested for HIV was significantly correlated with lower internalized homophobia. This study suggests that stigma associated with sexual orientation may serve as a barrier to participation in HIV testing and other health-promoting behaviors.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	118-125
Number of pages	8
Journal	Asia-Pacific Journal of Public Health
Volume	26
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1010539514524434
State	Published - Mar 2014

Keywords

epidemiology
global health
health care services
health education
health management
health promotion
men's health
public health

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Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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