Yale University

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

TitleInternalized homophobia and reduced HIV testing among men who have sex with men in China.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2014
AuthorsPyun, Thomas, Glenn-Milo Santos, Sonya Arreola, Tri Do, Pato Hebert, Jack Beck, Keletso Makofane, Patrick A. Wilson, and George Ayala
JournalAsia-Pacific journal of public health / Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health
Volume26
Issue2
Pagination118-25
Date Published2014 Mar
ISSN1941-2479
KeywordsAdult, China, Health Care Surveys, Health Services Accessibility, HIV Infections, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Male, Humans, Male, Mass Screening
AbstractAlthough 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.
DOI10.1177/1010539514524434
Alternate JournalAsia Pac J Public Health

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