Internalized homophobia and sexual risk behavior in men who have sex with men: The mediational role of sexual self-concept

Frontiers in Psychology

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Geraldy Sepúlveda-Páez¹  J. Francisco Santibañez-Palma¹  Rodrigo Ferrer-Urbina¹  Diego Atencio¹  Patricia Bucarei¹  Jenifer Castillo¹  Matías Fuentes¹  Bárbara Zumarán¹ 

[1] Escuela de Psicología y Filosofía, Universidad de Tarapacá

关键词: Internalized homophobia1;    Sexual risk behavior2;    sexual self-concept;    Men who have sex with men4;    Phat analysis5;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1007749

学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are one of the populations most likely to be infected with HIV worldwide. Sexual risk behaviors (SRB) are the main route of HIV transmission. Among the factors associated with SRB, internalized homophobia (rejection of one's sexuality) is a risk factor unique for MSM. However, how this factor influences SRB is not clear. Therefore, the present study attempts to clarify the mechanism of action of the relationship between internalized homophobia on SRB based on the mediating effects of sexual self-concept. A study was conducted with 124 MSM living in Chile over 18 years of age (M= 24.4 and SD= 4.19). Through path analysis, it was observed that internalized homophobia has slight inverse effects on SRBs (multiple sexual partners and sexual activity under the influence of alcohol or drugs) when the sexual self-efficacy dimension acts as a mediating variable. These findings suggest that the development of STI and HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns focused on MSM must highlight the development of a healthy sexual self-concept and address self-stigma.

【 授权许可】

CC BY