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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Levels and correlates of internalized homophobia among men who have sex with men in Pretoria, South Africa
AIDS and Behavior, Volume 16, No. 3, Year 2012
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Description
This study examines levels and correlates of internalized homophobia among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Pretoria, South Africa. Using respondentdriven sampling, we recruited 324 MSM from February to August 2009. Results were adjusted using RDSAT analysis to yield population-based estimates. High levels of internalized homophobia exist among South African MSM: 10-15% reported "often/very often" and over 20% reported " sometimes" having feelings of internalized homophobia. A greater level of internalized homophobia was significantly associated with a lower level of education [Adjusted Odds Ratio = 2.2; 95% CI = 1.1-4.9], a higher level of HIV misinformation [AOR = 2.7; 95% CI: 1.3-5.3], bisexual identity (vs. homosexual) [AOR = 5.5; 95% CI: 2.5-12.0], and HIV-related conspiracy beliefs [AOR = 2.4; 95% CI: 1.02-5.8]. These findings contribute valuable information to our understanding of internalized homophobia in South Africa, highlighting the need to empower the gay community, promote self-acceptance of homosexual identity, and address conspiracy beliefs among MSM to reduce internalized homophobia and increase access to HIV prevention interventions. © 2011 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC.
Authors & Co-Authors
Vu, Lung
United States, New York
The Population Council, Inc.
Tun, Waimar
United States, New York
The Population Council, Inc.
Sheehy, Meredith
United States, New York
The Population Council, Inc.
Nel, Dawie
South Africa, Pretoria
Out Lgbt Well-being
Statistics
Citations: 74
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s10461-011-9948-4
ISSN:
10907165
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Case-Control Study
Study Locations
South Africa
Participants Gender
Male