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01-02-2012

Sexual minority status and trauma symptom severity in men living with HIV/AIDS

Auteurs: Charles Kamen, Sergio Flores, Stacy Taniguchi, Anna Khaylis, Susanne Lee, Cheryl Koopman, Cheryl Gore-Felton

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Uitgave 1/2012

Abstract

Traumatic experiences are common among populations living with HIV; furthermore, the minority stress model indicates that sexual minority group members, such as men who have sex with men (MSM), are more likely to experience negative psychological outcomes after exposure to trauma, given the stress of minority stigma. The current study examined the prevalence of traumatic events and the impact of these events on trauma symptoms in a sample of 113 MSM and 51 men who have sex with women (MSW) who are living with HIV/AIDS. Rates of experiencing trauma were similar for both MSM and MSW. However, MSM, as sexual minority group members, were more likely to report symptoms of trauma and dissociation than MSW. The current study indicates that MSM may experience additional negative psychological outcomes after exposure to trauma. Findings are discussed in the context of implications for HIV prevention with sexual minority group members.

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Titel: Sexual minority status and trauma symptom severity in men living with HIV/AIDS
Auteurs: Charles Kamen
Sergio Flores
Stacy Taniguchi
Anna Khaylis
Susanne Lee
Cheryl Koopman
Cheryl Gore-Felton
Publicatiedatum: 01-02-2012
Uitgeverij: Springer US
Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Uitgave 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0160-7715
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3521
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10865-011-9329-5

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