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Using an intersectionality lens and the minority stress theory as our theoretical grounding, this qualitative study is the first to examine the mental health of Arab sexual minority women (SMW) migrants to the United States. The study aimed to (1) explore the perceptions and experiences of intersectional minority identity-related life stressors and (2) discern their impact on the mental health of first-generation Arab SMW migrants. From December 2022 to March 2023, we conducted 20 semi-structured interviews with Arab SMW migrants. Guided by principles of community engagement in research, four community advisors, including three Arab SMW migrants and a mental health service provider, assisted in mock interviews, recruitment, and data analysis. This enriched our thematic analysis providing a nuanced understanding of Arab SMW migrant experiences. Participants reflected diverse nationalities, socioeconomic statuses, and religions and identified as lesbian, bisexual, or queer. Our sample included asylum seekers, documented migrants, and non-binary individuals (assigned female at birth). Findings revealed three major themes: (1) Community- and Interpersonal-Level Stressors, (2) Strategies for Coping with Stressors, and (3) Impact of Intersectional Life Stressors on Mental Health. Community- and interpersonal-level stressors included challenges navigating migration-related stressors, rejection and discrimination from the Arab, queer, and dominant-group (i.e., non-Arab, non-White) communities, and experiences of invalidation of their intersectional identities. Coping mechanisms included avoidance, identity concealment, and seeking social support. Participants reported various mental health impacts, from anxiety, depression to suicidal thoughts, emphasizing the urgency for tailored interventions. Participants called for the development of support groups specifically for Arab SMW migrants.

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Aquellas investigaciones orientadas a analizar las actitudes hacia la homosexualidad sugieren el uso de instrumentos que detecten los aspectos sutiles en la discriminación hacia hombres gais y mujeres lesbianas. Asimismo, se señala que la invariancia de medida de los constructos es imprescindible para que las comparaciones entre grupos sean válidas. Este trabajo pretende validar la Escala de Homonegatividad Moderna (MHS) en estudiantes universitarios del ámbito de la educación (N = 1.283) con un rango de edad entre los 17 y los 49 años (M = 2.88; DT = 3,02). Del mismo modo, se interesa por examinar la invariancia de medida de la MHS en relación con ciertas variables sociodemográficas y personales (p. ej. identidad de género), así como ideológicas (p. ej. inclinación política). Los resultados aportaron evidencias sobre la unidimensionalidad de la escala y un alto grado de consistencia interna (wMHS-G = .879; wMHS-L = .906), además de unos índices de ajuste (CFIMHS-G = .95, CFIMHS-L = .97; RMSEAMHS-G = .064, 90% IC: .057-.071, RMSEAMHS-L = .059, 90% IC: .052-.066) y unos valores de validez externa (MHS-G y AN-T: r = .753, I.C. 95% = .722-.785; MHS-L y AN-T: r = .76. I.C. 95% = .730-.790) satisfactorios. Asimismo, sugirieron que tanto la subescala hacia hombres gais (MHS-G) como mujeres lesbianas (MHS-L) son constructos invariantes conforme a las variables estudiadas. Las conclusiones apuntan a la validez y la invariancia de medida del modelo propuesto para comparar los niveles de homonegatividad moderna entre los grupos estudiados.(AU)

The research aimed at analysing attitudes towards homosexuality recommends the use of instruments that can detect subtle aspects of dis-crimination against gay men and lesbian women. It also asserts that the measurement invariance of constructs is essential for valid comparisons between groups. The present study aims to validate the Modern Ho-monegativity Scale (MHS) in university students in the fieldof education (N= 1.283) with an age range of 17 to 49 years old (M = 2.88; SD = 3.02). In addition, we seekto examine the measurement invariance of the MHS in relation to certain sociodemographic and personal variables (e.g. gender identity), as well as ideological variables (e.g. political inclination). The re-sults provided evidence of the scale'sunidimensionality and a high degree of internal consistency (MHS-G= .879; MHS-L= .906), as well as satisfac-tory fit indices (CFIMHS-G= .95, CFIMHS-L= .97; RMSEAMHS-G= .064, 90% CI: .057-.071, RMSEAMHS-L= .059, 90% CI: .052-.066) and external validity values (MHS-G and AN-T: r= .753, CI 95% = .722-.785; MHS-L and AN-T: r= .76. CI 95% = .730-.790). They also indicated that both the subscales –towards gay men (MHS-G) and lesbian women (MHS-L) –are invariant constructs according to the variables studied. The findings point to the validity and measurement invariance of the proposed model for comparing levels of modern homonegativity between the groups studied.(AU)

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Goals: Recover the reinterpretations of "living with HIV" through the life story of a 38-year-old gay man with 7 years of diagnosis.  Materials & Methods: Phenomenological study based on the life story of a gay man residing in the Metropolitan Area of Mexico. Through a semi-structured interview, experiences surrounding HIV are recovered. The phenomenological question guiding the study is "What has the experience with HIV been like?"  Results: His most "significant" illness is HIV. Feeling that it "should not be a burden" is a caregiver's perspective, with self-demand and self-exigency leading him not to openly discuss his diagnosis with his family, prompting him to seek other support networks. Viewing HIV as a judgment that "should befall" people who are "more promiscuous or have more partners" is an idea that clashes with personal experiences, as well as ways of relating in both personal and professional contexts. Aging, living with HIV, and having a partner are current situations that relate to past experiences, assuming that living with HIV will lead to greater wear and tear.  Conclusion: The reinterpretation of HIV is a dynamic process that individuals experience throughout their lives, mediated by socio-historical and individual contexts. Combating stigma is a collective and relational process between healthcare professionals and the population served. 

Objetivos: Recupera las resignificaciones de "vivir con VIH" a través de la historia de un hombre gay de 38 con 7 años de diagnóstico.  Materiales y Métodos: Estudio fenomenológico a partir de la historia de vida de un hombre gay residente del Área Metropolitana de México, a partir de una entrevista semi estructurada, se recuperan las vivencias entorno al VIH. Teniendo como interrogante fenomenológica "¿Como ha sido la experiencia con el VIH?".  Resultados: Su enfermedad más "significativa" es el VIH, sentir que "no debe ser una carga" es una visión de cuidador, con un auto demanda y autoexigencia que lo ha llevado a no hablar abiertamente su diagnóstico con su familia llevándolo a buscar otras redes de apoyo. Ver el VIH como un juicio que le "debería de dar" a personas que son "más promiscuas o tienen más parejas"; es una idea que se confronta con la vivencia personal, así como las formas de relacionarse en pareja y laboralmente. Envejecer, vivir con VIH y tener una pareja; son situaciones actuales que se relación con las vivencias anteriores. Suponiendo que por vivir con VIH el desgaste será mayor.  Conclusiones: La resignificación del VIH es un proceso dinámico que la persona experimenta a lo largo de su vida, dicho proceso estará mediado por contextos socio históricos e individuales. Combatir el estigma es un proceso colectivo y relacional entre los profesionales de salud y la población atendida. 

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BACKGROUND: Subjective orgasm experience (SOE) refers to the perception, assessment, and/or sensation of orgasm on a psychological level, with the particularity that the study of SOE in nonheterosexual populations is currently very scarce. AIM: The study sought to analyze differences in SOE dimensions, comparing the intensity of each adjective of the Orgasm Rating Scale (ORS) and creating a ranking of the adjectives that better represent it in LGB men and women. METHODS: In a sample of 1475 adults organized into 4 groups according to the type of sexual relationships reported, comparisons were made using multivariate analysis of variance and chi-square tests. OUTCOMES: Differences were obtained in the intensity of all the SOE dimensions, and in 23 of the 25 ORS adjectives. RESULTS: Lesbians and bisexual women reported higher intensity in SOE compared with bisexual and gay men. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Because the ORS has been established as a good tool for detecting orgasmic difficulties in nonheterosexual populations, this study could provide LGBT affirmative psychotherapy with evidence on how these individuals evaluate their orgasms in a relational context. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: This study extends prior limited knowledge about how LGB people evaluate their orgasmic experiences in the context of sexual relationships. Despite this, the study poses limitations such as nonprobability sampling or the inclusion of exclusively cisgender and young individuals, making it difficult to generalize the results. CONCLUSION: Although significant differences were found between LGB men and women, all groups agree on the adjectives they use to describe the subjective experience of orgasm in the context of sexual relationships; therefore, evidence is provided about how LGB people evaluate their orgasmic experiences in this context.

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Introducción: el acceso a los servicios de salud en Paraguay, está determinado por varios tipos de barreras. Por ello, es preciso describir el impacto que tienen las políticas públicas y sus implicancias en la mitigación de las mismas. Objetivo: describir el acompañamiento diferenciado y su contribución al apoyo socio emocional, adhesión al tratamiento y acceso a servicios de salud en el área de atención a personas varones que viven con el VIH. Metodología: estudio de carácter cualitativo, descriptivo, con entrevistas semi estructuradas y muestra no probabilística, dirigida e intencional; Resultados: este estudio cualitativo exploró las experiencias de personas viviendo con VIH que recibieron acompañamiento psicosocial diferenciado en un servicio de atención integral. Los participantes destacaron la importancia del acompañamiento para afrontar la crisis posterior al diagnóstico. La orientación presencial, escucha empática y seguimiento facilitaron la vinculación y adherencia al servicio de salud y al tratamiento antirretroviral. El apoyo psicosocial fue clave para desmitificar ideas erróneas sobre el VIH/SIDA, empoderarse sobre su estado serológico y mejorar la calidad de vida. Se enfatizó el rol de los grupos de pares para brindar contención. Algunos participantes reportaron experiencias previas de revelación no consentida y vulneración de confidencialidad. El acompañamiento psicosocial diferenciado resultó fundamental para facilitar la inserción y permanencia de las personas con VIH en los servicios de atención integral (adhesión al tratamiento). Conclusiones: el acompañamiento psicosocial diferenciado resultó clave para facilitar la vinculación y adherencia en personas con VIH. La atención integral requiere identificar situaciones particulares, establecer relaciones de confianza y comunicación efectiva. El apoyo inicial es fundamental brindando contención ante el impacto emocional del diagnóstico. El seguimiento continuo es esencial dada la doble discriminación. La confidencialidad y capacidad de generar vínculos empáticos son elementos centrales. Los factores mencionados favorecen la adhesión al tratamiento. Los resultados sugieren que estas prácticas psicosociales pueden optimizar modelos de atención integral a personas con VIH.

Introduction: access to healthcare services in Paraguay is influenced by various barriers. Thus, it is essential to describe the impact of public policies and their implications in mitigating these barriers. Objective: to describe the differentiated support and its contribution to socio-emotional support, therapeutic adherence, and access to healthcare services in the area of care for males living with HIV. Methodology: a qualitative, descriptive study with semi-structured interviews and a non-probabilistic, directed, and intentional sample. Results: this qualitative study explored the experiences of individuals living with HIV who received differentiated psychosocial support in an integrated care service. Participants emphasized the importance of support in coping with the post-diagnosis crisis. In-person guidance, empathetic listening, and follow-up facilitated engagement and adherence to healthcare services and antiretroviral treatment. Psychosocial support played a critical role in debunking misconceptions about HIV/AIDS, empowering individuals regarding their serostatus, and improving their quality of life. The role of peer groups in providing emotional support was emphasized. Some participants reported previous experiences of non-consensual disclosure and confidentiality breaches. Differentiated psychosocial support was essential in promoting the integration and retention of people with HIV in integrated care services (therapeutic adherence). Conclusions: differentiated psychosocial support was crucial in facilitating the engagement and adherence of individuals with HIV. Comprehensive care necessitates identifying specific situations, establishing trust-based relationships, and effective communication. Initial support is vital for providing emotional support in the face of the diagnostic impact. Ongoing follow-up is essential due to the dual discrimination faced. Confidentiality and the ability to build empathetic relationships are central elements. The aforementioned factors favor adherence to treatment. The results suggest that these psychosocial practices can enhance models of comprehensive care for people with HIV.

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PURPOSE: We sought to describe the prevalence of food insecurity and its relationship with mental health, health care access, and use among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults in the U.S. DESIGN AND SETTING: We analyzed data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), a cross-sectional study of noninstitutionalized adults from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. SAMPLE: The study sample was restricted to LGB adults ≥18 years (N = 1178) from the 2021 NHIS survey. MEASURES: Food security was assessed using the 10-item U.S Adult Food Security Survey Module. Study outcomes were mental health (depression, anxiety, life satisfaction, and serious psychological distress), health care utilization, and medication adherence. ANALYSIS: Descriptive statistics and linear and generalized linear regressions. RESULTS: The study sample consisted of 69% White, 14% Hispanic/Latinx, 9% Black, and 8% people of other races. Approximately half (53%) identified as bisexual and 47% identified as gay or lesbian. Eleven percent were food insecure. Sexual orientation, income-to-poverty ratio, and health insurance were significant correlates of food insecurity. In multivariable analyses, food insecurity was significantly associated with mental illness (including depression, anxiety, and serious psychological distress), limited health care access and use (including inability to pay medical bills, delay in getting medical and mental health care, and going without needed medical and mental health care), and medication nonadherence (including skipping medication, taking less medication, delay filling prescription, and going without needed prescription). CONCLUSION: Food insecurity is a constant predictor of adverse mental health and low medical and mental health care use rates among LGB adults in the United States. Achieving food security in LGB people requires improving their financial and nonfinancial resources to obtain food.

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The aim of this article is to highlight the issue of the inclusiveness of lesbian and gay man members in the Slovenian Armed Forces. Based on focused structured interviews, we studied both the social (perception of lesbians) and institutional aspect (perception of the Slovenian Armed Forces). The findings suggest that more attention should be paid to this issue and it should be explored from other methodological perspectives, which would help the Slovenian Armed Forces to follow the patterns of change in Slovenian society in order to maintain its legitimacy and an inclusive working environment also for social groups with different sexual orientation. The research concerns a sensitive and still mostly hidden topic of the Slovenian Armed Forces, which is not much talked about. The article brings the first military sociological research on the inclusion of lesbian and gay man members in the Slovenian Armed Forces.

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The article presents selected results from the two studies on the everyday life of lesbians and gays in Slovenia carried out in 2004 and 2014. It focuses on the experiences of homophobia and violence and coming out in different social settings. The findings are presented in a comparative perspective with an attempt to identify the main changes in the ten-year period. Although it was expected that the comparative analysis would show an improvement in the situation in the everyday life of gays and lesbians in Slovenia, the results show about the same level of violence against lesbians and gays in the public sphere and an increase of violence in school settings. However, there are more positive narratives from the private sphere, especially within the family, where there are fewer negative reactions and greater acceptance after coming out. Nevertheless, even here lesbians and gays often experience the "transparent closet," a social situation where after coming out they face silence and indifference from other family members. The situation is discussed considering broader social, political and cultural changes that have happened in Slovenia in the last two decades, including continuous attempts by conservative actors to re-traditionalize Slovenian society.

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The representation of gays and lesbians on Chilean television has increased steadily over the last decades. This paper offers an analysis of the role these images had in the processes of sexual identification of a sample of 25 members of the audience who identify as gays or lesbians. Through a thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews, it is shown that the respondents believed that the televisual representations of homosexuality have contributed to further marginalize gay and lesbian lives. This strengthened damaging feelings that fed into a sense of shame that was originating from multiple institutions and texts, thus complicating their processes of self-recognition and self-acceptance during their childhood and adolescence. Taking examples of how participants described their relationship with these representations and the ways in which they circulated socially, it is argued that they could only articulate their identification as gays or lesbians by disassociating themselves from these images and establishing a clear difference in regard to them. This was in a process in which several other informational and experiential opportunities came into play, which allowed them to resignify the categories gay/lesbian and lead less conflictive processes of identification.

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a complex, multidimensional phenomenon and may involve different risk and protective factors, as well as people of different sexual orientations, including gay men. Despite scientific evidence of the high prevalence of victimization and perpetration of this phenomenon, IPV in gay men is still largely invisible. The aim of this study was to map the risk and protective factors related to IPV among gay cis men based on a literature review. The Scopus, PsycNET, Pubmed, BVS-Psi, and SciELO databases were searched to retrieve articles published between 2018 and 2022. Thematic analysis was used to map the risk and protective factors of the 29 articles that met the inclusion criteria. Among the results, most studies investigated the risk factors for victimization of IPV, despite showing the high prevalence of bidirectionality in IPV among gay men. In addition, multiple risk and protective factors (individual, relational, and socio-community) have been shown to be associated with IPV among gay men. Mapping risk and protective factors for IPV at different ecological levels makes it possible to identify a more accurate profile of gay men's vulnerabilities, in addition to enabling the construction of more systemic interventions, which are multisectoral with specific prevention strategies, for IPV among gay men.

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The South African university community is predominantly heterosexual, which fosters stigmatisation and discrimination against LGBTQI students despite the efforts to create conditions where LGBTQI students can succeed academically, socially, and personally. The study aimed to explore and describe the challenges experienced by LGBTQI students and their mental well-being as well as the coping behaviours adopted in a university in South Africa. This was accomplished using a descriptive phenomenological approach. A snowballing sampling method was used to select ten students who identified themselves as gay, lesbian, and bisexual (LGB). Semi-structured one-on-one interviews were conducted, and data were analysed thematically. The students perceived character defects stigma from fellow students and lecturers in and out of class. The mental health challenges experienced included a diminished sense of safety, lack of a sense of belonging, low self-esteem, and acting out of character. As a result, confrontation, passive withdrawal, and active dependent behaviour were utilised as different types of coping behaviour. The LGB students were subjected to stigma that negatively affected their mental health. Therefore, creating awareness about the rights of LGBTQI students to education, safety, and self-determination is recommended.

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Introdução: O grupo LGBTQIAPN+, pela construção histórica, já sofre exclusão social, LGBTfobia, sentimentos de inaptidão social, dificuldades no acesso a serviços de saúde e conflitos dentro do próprio ambiente familiar. Agora, no contexto da pandemia, se faz necessária a adaptação às novas regras de convívio e solidão. Objetivo: Descrever os fatores sociodemográficos e os sentimentos dos homossexuais e bissexuais diante a pandemia de Covid-19.Método: Trata-se de um estudo transversal descritivo com abordagem quantitativa realizado entre junho e julho de 2020, através de um formulário digital, por meio das plataformas sociais com a população de homossexuais e bissexuais das cinco macrorregiões brasileiras. As variáveis quantitativas foram apresentadas em valores absolutos e percentuais, focalizando na variável "emoções a respeito da pandemia de Covid-19", através de uma nuvem de palavras. Resultados: Os participantes são do gênero feminino com idade média de 23 anos, bissexuais, da raça branca, com ensino superior completo e que residem predominantemente na região Sudeste. Os sentimentos mais citados foram ansiedade, medo, angústia e tristeza. Conclusão: O público de homossexuais e bissexuais não diferiram os sentimentos em relação à população em geral, mas acredita-se que tais sentimentos já eram vivenciados por essa população devido aos estigmas enfrentados e foram agravados.

Introduction: The LGBTQIAPN+ group, by historical construction, already suffers social exclusion, LGBTphobia, feelings of social inadequacy, difficulties in access to health services and conflicts within the family environment itself. Now, in the context of the pandemic, it is necessary to adapt to new rules of coexistence and loneliness. Objective: To describe the sociodemographic factors and feelings of homosexuals and bisexuals facing the covid-19 pandemic.Method: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach conducted between June and July 2020, through a digital form, by means of social platforms with the population of homosexuals and bisexuals in the five Brazilian macro-regions. The quantitative variables were presented in absolute values and percentages, focusing on the variable "emotions regarding the Covid-19 pandemic" through a word cloud. Results: The participants, are female with a middle age of 23 years, bisexual, of white race, with complete higher education and residing predominantly in the Southeast region. The most frequent feelings mentioned were anxiety, fear, anguish and sadness. Conclusion: The homosexual and bisexual public did not have different feelings in relation to the general population, but it is believed that such feelings were already experienced by this population due to the stigmas faced and were aggravated.

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Based on the incorporation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV prevention strategy and considering the need to comprehend the use of medication among young people, this article analyzes narratives of gay men and transgender women from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, participating in the PrEP1519 study. This is a qualitative research, based on the interpretative anthropology, developed by 10 in-depth interviews with PrEP users followed-up for at least three months between October and November 2019. The results showed that the drug was seen as the main motivation for participating in the study and as a strategy combined with the use of condoms, whether as additional prevention, or assuming the leading role. The medication revealed signs built by the gender performances and their relation to other medications, especially the experience of trans girls in hormonal therapy. Regarding the socialization of the use of PrEP, the narratives showed that there was no secret between the couples, which did not meant that stigmas on the association with HIV did not exist, mainly in the virtual context. In the family environment, they reported questions about the preventive function of the medication and the voluntary nature of the participation in the study. The youth's narratives revealed plural meanings of the medication and its social use, composing both the boys' and girls' performances. The signs attributed to the medication indicated that in addition to maintenance of health, the medication improves life and sexual freedom.

Com base na incorporação da profilaxia pré-exposição (PrEP) como estratégia para a prevenção do HIV, e considerando a necessidade de compreender o uso da medicação entre jovens, o artigo analisa as narrativas de homens gays e mulheres transgênero da cidade de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, participantes no estudo PrEP1519. A pesquisa qualitativa, baseada na antropologia interpretativa, foi desenvolvida através de 10 entrevistas em profundidade com usuários de PrEP acompanhados durante pelo menos três meses entre outubro e novembro de 2019. Os resultados mostraram que o medicamento era visto como a principal motivação para participar no estudo e como estratégia combinada com o uso de preservativos, seja como prevenção adicional ou assumindo o papel principal. A medicação revelou sinais elaborados pelas performances de gênero e sua relação com outros medicamentos, principalmente a experiência de meninas trans em uso de hormonioterapia. Quanto à socialização do uso da PrEP, as narrativas mostraram que não havia segredo entre os casais, o que não significava a inexistência de estigma em relação à associação com HIV, principalmente no contexto virtual. No ambiente familiar, os participantes relatavam questões sobre a função preventiva da medicação e a natureza voluntária da participação no estudo. As narrativas dos jovens revelaram sentidos plurais atribuídos à medicação e ao seu uso social, compondo as performances tanto dos meninos quanto das meninas. Os sinais atribuídos à medicação indicaram que além da manutenção da saúde, a medicação melhora a vida e a liberdade sexual dos usuários.

Basado en la incorporación de la profilaxis previa a la exposición (PrEP) como una estrategia de prevención contra el VIH, y considerando la necesidad de entender el uso de medicación entre gente joven, este artículo analiza narrativas de hombres gais y mujeres transgénero de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, que participan en el estudio PrEP1519. Esta es una investigación cualitativa, basada en la antropología interpretativa, desarrollada por 10 entrevistas en profundidad con usuarios de PrEP, a quienes se les realizó un seguimiento durante al menos tres meses entre octubre y noviembre de 2019. Los resultados mostraron que la medicación fue considerada como la principal motivación de participar en el estudio y como una estrategia combinada con el uso de condones, ya sea como prevención adicional, o asumiendo el papel principal. La medicación reveló signos de estar construida por el desempeño del género y su relación con otros medicamentos, especialmente la experiencia de las chicas trans en la terapia hormonal. Respecto a la socialización del uso del PrEP, las narrativas mostraron que no había secretos entre las parejas, lo cual no significó que no existieran estigmas en la asociación con el VIH, principalmente en contexto virtual. En el ambiente familiar, se informó de cuestiones sobre la función preventiva de la medicación y la naturaleza voluntaria de participar en el estudio. Las narrativas de ellos jóvenes revelaron significados plurales de la medicación y su uso social, formando parte del desempeño tanto de los chicos como de las chicas. Los signos atribuidos a la medicación indicaron que además de mantener la salud, la medicación mejora la vida y la libertad sexual.

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Based on the incorporation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV prevention strategy and considering the need to comprehend the use of medication among young people, this article analyzes narratives of gay men and transgender women from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais State, Brazil, participating in the PrEP1519 study. This is a qualitative research, based on the interpretative anthropology, developed by 10 in-depth interviews with PrEP users followed-up for at least three months between October and November 2019. The results showed that the drug was seen as the main motivation for participating in the study and as a strategy combined with the use of condoms, whether as additional prevention, or assuming the leading role. The medication revealed signs built by the gender performances and their relation to other medications, especially the experience of trans girls in hormonal therapy. Regarding the socialization of the use of PrEP, the narratives showed that there was no secret between the couples, which did not meant that stigmas on the association with HIV did not exist, mainly in the virtual context. In the family environment, they reported questions about the preventive function of the medication and the voluntary nature of the participation in the study. The youth's narratives revealed plural meanings of the medication and its social use, composing both the boys' and girls' performances. The signs attributed to the medication indicated that in addition to maintenance of health, the medication improves life and sexual freedom.

Com base na incorporação da profilaxia pré-exposição (PrEP) como estratégia para a prevenção do HIV, e considerando a necessidade de compreender o uso da medicação entre jovens, o artigo analisa as narrativas de homens gays e mulheres transgênero da cidade de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, participantes no estudo PrEP1519. A pesquisa qualitativa, baseada na antropologia interpretativa, foi desenvolvida através de 10 entrevistas em profundidade com usuários de PrEP acompanhados durante pelo menos três meses entre outubro e novembro de 2019. Os resultados mostraram que o medicamento era visto como a principal motivação para participar no estudo e como estratégia combinada com o uso de preservativos, seja como prevenção adicional ou assumindo o papel principal. A medicação revelou sinais elaborados pelas performances de gênero e sua relação com outros medicamentos, principalmente a experiência de meninas trans em uso de hormonioterapia. Quanto à socialização do uso da PrEP, as narrativas mostraram que não havia segredo entre os casais, o que não significava a inexistência de estigma em relação à associação com HIV, principalmente no contexto virtual. No ambiente familiar, os participantes relatavam questões sobre a função preventiva da medicação e a natureza voluntária da participação no estudo. As narrativas dos jovens revelaram sentidos plurais atribuídos à medicação e ao seu uso social, compondo as performances tanto dos meninos quanto das meninas. Os sinais atribuídos à medicação indicaram que além da manutenção da saúde, a medicação melhora a vida e a liberdade sexual dos usuários.

Basado en la incorporación de la profilaxis previa a la exposición (PrEP) como una estrategia de prevención contra el VIH, y considerando la necesidad de entender el uso de medicación entre gente joven, este artículo analiza narrativas de hombres gais y mujeres transgénero de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brasil, que participan en el estudio PrEP1519. Esta es una investigación cualitativa, basada en la antropología interpretativa, desarrollada por 10 entrevistas en profundidad con usuarios de PrEP, a quienes se les realizó un seguimiento durante al menos tres meses entre octubre y noviembre de 2019. Los resultados mostraron que la medicación fue considerada como la principal motivación de participar en el estudio y como una estrategia combinada con el uso de condones, ya sea como prevención adicional, o asumiendo el papel principal. La medicación reveló signos de estar construida por el desempeño del género y su relación con otros medicamentos, especialmente la experiencia de las chicas trans en la terapia hormonal. Respecto a la socialización del uso del PrEP, las narrativas mostraron que no había secretos entre las parejas, lo cual no significó que no existieran estigmas en la asociación con el VIH, principalmente en contexto virtual. En el ambiente familiar, se informó de cuestiones sobre la función preventiva de la medicación y la naturaleza voluntaria de participar en el estudio. Las narrativas de ellos jóvenes revelaron significados plurales de la medicación y su uso social, formando parte del desempeño tanto de los chicos como de las chicas. Los signos atribuidos a la medicación indicaron que además de mantener la salud, la medicación mejora la vida y la libertad sexual.

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O preconceito sexual é um fenômeno complexo, multidimensional e resistente à mudança que representa uma problemática pervasiva tanto no Brasil quanto em outros países. Diante desse cenário, o presente estudo objetivou investigar as relações entre preconceito sexual e atitudes frente a gays e lésbicas, verificando, adicionalmente, se o preconceito poderia se constituir como uma variável explicadora para essas atitudes. Para tanto, contou-se com a participação de 430 universitários (M = 23,5 anos; DP = 7,90; 72,5% mulheres) de uma instituição pública de João Pessoa (PB), que responderam à Escala Multidimensional de Preconceito Sexual, à Escala Multidimensional de Atitudes frente a Gays e Lésbicas e perguntas demográficas. Os resultados demonstraram que o preconceito sexual predisse positivamente atitudes de homopatologização, rejeição da proximidade e heterossexismo, enquanto teve uma associação negativa com atitudes de suporte a homossexuais. Esses achados indicam que o preconceito sexual se configura como um importante mecanismo explicativo das atitudes face a gays e lésbicas

Sexual prejudice is a complex, multidimensional and change-resistant phenomenon which represents a pervasive problem both in Brazil and in other countries. In the light of this situation, the present study is aimed at understanding the relationships between sexual prejudice and attitudes towards gays and lesbians, verifying, in addition, whether prejudice could constitute an explanatory variable for such attitudes. For this, 430 university students (M = 23.5 years; SD = 7.90; 72.5% women) from a public institution in João Pessoa/PB who responded to the Multidimensional Scale of Sexual Prejudice, the Multidimensional Scale of Attitudes towards Gays and Lesbians and demographic questions. The results showed that sexual prejudice positively predicted attitudes of homopathologization, rejection of proximity and heterosexism, and negatively predicted supportive attitudes toward homosexuals. These findings indicate that sexual prejudice is a major explanatory mechanism for attitudes towards gays and lesbians

El prejuicio sexual es un fenómeno complejo, multidimensional y resistente al cambio que representa un problema generalizado tanto en Brasil como en otros países. Ante esta situación, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo comprender las relaciones entre el prejuicio sexual y las actitudes hacia gays y lesbianas, verificando, además, si el prejuicio podría constituir una variable explicativa de tales actitudes. Para ello, se contó con la participación de 430 universitarios (M = 23,5 años; DT = 7,90; 72,5% mujeres) de una institución pública en João Pessoa/PB que respondieron la Escala Multidimensional de Prejuicio Sexual, la Escala Multidimensional de Actitudes hacia Gays y Lesbianas y cuestiones demográficas. Los resultados mostraron que el prejuicio sexual predijo positivamente actitudes de homopatologización, rechazo de la proximidad y heterosexismo, y negativamente actitudes de apoyo hacia homosexuales. Estos hallazgos indican que el prejuicio sexual es un importante mecanismo explicativo de las actitudes hacia gays y lesbianas

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O preconceito sexual é um fenômeno complexo, multidimensional e resistente à mudança que representa uma problemática pervasiva tanto no Brasil quanto em outros países. Diante desse cenário, o presente estudo objetivou investigar as relações entre preconceito sexual e atitudes frente a gays e lésbicas, verificando, adicionalmente, se o preconceito poderia se constituir como uma variável explicadora para essas atitudes. Para tanto, contou-se com a participação de 430 universitários (M = 23,5 anos; DP = 7,90; 72,5% mulheres) de uma instituição pública de João Pessoa (PB), que responderam à Escala Multidimensional de Preconceito Sexual, à Escala Multidimensional de Atitudes frente a gays e lésbicas e perguntas demográficas. Os resultados demonstraram que o preconceito sexual predisse positivamente atitudes de homopatologização, rejeição da proximidade e heterossexismo, enquanto teve uma associação negativa com atitudes de suporte a homossexuais. Esses achados indicam que o preconceito sexual se configura como um importante mecanismo explicativo das atitudes face a gays e lésbicas

Sexual prejudice is a complex, multidimensional and changeresistant phenomenon which represents a pervasive problem both in Brazil and in other countries. In the light of this situation, the present study is aimed at understanding the relationships between sexual prejudice and attitudes towards gays and lesbians, verifying, in addition, whether prejudice could constitute an explanatory variable for such attitudes. For this, 430 university students (M = 23.5 years; SD = 7.90; 72.5% women) from a public institution in João Pessoa/PB who responded to the Multidimensional Scale of Sexual Prejudice, the Multidimensional Scale of Attitudes towards Gays and Lesbians and demographic questions. The results showed that sexual prejudice positively predicted attitudes of homopathologiza-tion, rejection of proximity and heterosexism, and negatively predicted supportive attitudes toward homosexuals. These findings indicate that sexual prejudice is a major explanatory mechanism for attitudes towards gays and lesbians

El prejuicio sexual es un fenómeno complejo, multidimensional y resistente al cambio que representa un problema generalizado tanto en Brasil como en otros países. Ante está situación, el presente estudio tuvo como objetivo comprender las relaciones entre el prejuicio sexual y las actitudes hacia gays y lesbianas, verificando, además, si el prejuicio podría constituir una variable explicativa de tales actitudes. Para ello, se contó con la participación de 430 universitarios (M = 23,5 años; DT = 7,90; 72,5% mujeres) de una institución pública en João Pessoa/PB que respondieron la Escala Multidimensional de Prejuicio Sexual, la Escala Multidimensional de Actitudes hacia Gays y Lesbianas y cuestiones demográficas. Los resultados mostraron que el prejuicio sexual predijo positivamente actitudes de homopatologización, rechazo de la proximidad y hete-rosexismo, y negativamente actitudes de apoyo hacia homosexuales. Estos hallazgos indican que el prejuicio sexual es un importante mecanismo explicativo de las actitudes hacia gays y lesbianas

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Background: The emergence of chemsex has raised several concerns about gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men's (GBMSM) health. In this study we aim to analyze illicit drugs and chemsex use, sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections (STI) in GBMSM who attended to a sexual health clinic and to explore any potential association between drug use and STI.MethodsWe conducted an observational study between January and June 2019 among GBMSM population attending to a STI clinic in Barcelona, Spain. An anonymous self-administered questionnaire was given consecutively to all participants older than 18 years who accepted to participate.ResultsA total of 514 GBMSM (median age of 34 years-old) were included. The median number of sexual partners in the last year was 20. Seventy-one percent did not use condoms consistently for receptive anal intercourse. Drug abuse prevalence in the preceding year was 64.2%, and 26.5% of the individuals practiced chemsex. Gamma-hydroxibutyrate/gammabutyrolactone, poppers and methamphetamine were the most common drugs in chemsex. Chemsex was associated to group sex (OR 9.8 [95 CI: 4–24]), HIV infection (OR 2.5 [95 CI: 1.1–5.8]), taking pre-exposure prophylaxis (OR 3.2 [95 CI: 1.5–7.1]), developing gonorrhea (OR 3.7 [95 CI: 1.5–8.8]) or syphilis (OR 6.7 [95 CI: 2.4–18.7]).ConclusionsThe prevalence of drug use and chemsex was high among GBMSM in Barcelona. Chemsex was associated with group sex, taking PrEP, and contracting syphilis, gonorrhea, and HIV. (AU)

Antecedentes: El chemsex genera preocupaciones sobre la salud de gays, bisexuales y otros hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (GBHSH). En este estudio analizamos el uso de sustancias recreativas, chemsex, comportamiento sexual e infecciones de transmisión sexual (ITS) en GBHSH y exploramos cualquier asociación potencial entre el uso de drogas e ITS.MétodosEstudio observacional entre enero y junio de 2019 entre GBHSH atendidos en una clínica de ITS de Barcelona, España. Se entregó un cuestionario autoadministrado anónimo de forma consecutiva a todos los adultos que aceptaron participar.ResultadosSe incluyeron 514 GBHSH (edad mediana 34 años). La mediana del número de parejas sexuales en el último año fue de 20. El 71% no usó preservativo de manera consistente para el coito anal receptivo. La prevalencia de uso de drogas el año previo fue del 64,2% y el 26,5% de las personas practicó chemsex. Gamma-hidroxibutirato/gammabutirolactona, poppers y metanfetamina fueron las drogas más comunes en chemsex. El chemsex estuvo asociado a practicar sexo en grupo (OR 9,8 [IC 95%: 4-24]), infección por VIH (OR 2,5 [IC 95% 1,1-5,8]), profilaxis preexposición de VIH (PrEP) (OR 3,2 [IC 95% 1,5-7,1]), gonorrea (OR 3,7 [IC 95%: 1,5-8,8]) y sífilis (OR 6,7 [IC 95%: 2,4 - 18,7]).ConclusionesLa prevalencia de consumo de drogas y chemsex fue alta entre GBHSH en Barcelona. El chemsex se asoció con sexo en grupo, toma de PrEP e infección por sífilis, gonorrea y VIH. (AU)

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Resumo O estudo objetivou validar agendas reivindicadas por representantes de grupos homossexuais voltadas para a atenção integral à saúde de gays e lésbicas. Para isso, foi elaborada uma matriz de agendas de saúde baseada na consulta a acervo de outro estudo, composto por 25 narrativas de representantes de 16 grupos de dez capitais brasileiras. As agendas foram consideradas validadas a partir da média de pontuações igual ou superior a sete e desvio padrão igual ou inferior a dois. As agendas validadas se relacionaram às seguintes temáticas: violência física ou psicológica; atenção às lésbicas relacionada aos cânceres de útero e mama; saúde mental; capacitação de profissionais de saúde; prevenção e atenção voltadas para a Aids; reprodução assistida para lésbicas; atenção a gays relacionada ao atendimento urológico e proctológico; desenvolvimento de materiais informativos sobre a saúde em geral; e informação e tratamento das infecções sexualmente transmissíveis. Conclui-se que os movimentos de gays e lésbicas podem ser atores importantes no âmbito da saúde coletiva, não só indicando pautas a serem consideradas nas políticas e nos planejamentos voltados para a saúde de seus integrantes, podem também ser mediadores entre os profissionais de saúde e os homossexuais que buscam os cuidados desses profissionais.

Abstract The aim of this study was to validate gay and lesbian health agendas pushed by organizations representing these groups. To this end, we created a health agenda matrix based on 25 narratives of representatives from 16 different gay and lesbian groups in ten state capitals in Brazil collected in another study. Each agenda was considered to have reached consensus when the mean score was equal to or greater than seven and SD was equal to or less than two. The validated agendas addressed the following themes: physical and psychological violence; the care needs of lesbians related to uterine and breast cancer; mental health; training of health care professionals; AIDS prevention and care; assisted reproduction for lesbians; the urological and proctological care needs of gays; development of informative material on general health; and information and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. It is concluded that gay and lesbian movements are potentially important actors in the public health arena, not only proposing important issues that need to be considered in public policies and actions to improve health care for LGBT people, but also mediating between health professionals and homosexuals seeking health services.

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We were intrigued by Hanum et al, who published a study on the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in homosexual, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men at sexual health clinics in England and the relationship between baseline variables and future HIV occurrence. Chemically-enhanced sexual experience (chemsex) is becoming a global phenomenon. There are increasing medical and academic concerns about chemsex, where substances are used to boost sexual satisfaction, which is prevalent in groups, especially among homosexuals. Lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders, and queers have become increasingly visible, valued, and committed community. However, chemsex requires urgent attention.

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Resumen El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala de Confianza Diádica (ECD, Larzelere & Huston, 1980) en personas gays y lesbianas de Chile. Para ello, se evaluó una muestra de 360 personas chilenas gay o lesbianas involucradas en una relación de pareja. Los datos obtenidos proporcionan evidencia de que el instrumento se ajusta de manera aceptable a una estructura unidimensional y que es invariante entre personas gay y lesbianas. Adicionalmente, se identificó que posee una consistencia interna adecuada, así como una asociación inversa entre los niveles de confianza diádica y la ansiedad y evitación del apego. En conclusión, la ECD posee propiedades psicométricas adecuadas para la evaluación de la confianza diádica en personas gays y lesbianas en el contexto chileno.

Abstract The present study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Chilean version of the Dyadic Trust Scale (DTS, Larzelere & Huston, 1980). For this purpose, a sample of 360 Chilean gay or lesbian people involved in a couple relationship was evaluated. The data obtained provide evidence that the instrument conforms acceptably to a unidimensional structure and scores are invariant between gay and lesbian persons. Additionally, it has adequate internal consistency, as well as an inverse association between levels of dyadic trust and attachment anxiety and avoidance. In conclusion, the ECD has adequate psychometric properties for the assessment of dyadic trust in gay and lesbian persons in the Chilean context.