Identity development, attraction, and behaviour of heterosexually identified men who have sex with men: scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Heterosexually identified men who have sex with men (H-MSM) are distinct from other heterosexual men and from gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority men. Specifically, H-MSM experience discordance between their sexual identity (i.e., heterosexual) and behaviours (i.e., sexual encounters with other men). This sexual identity-behaviour discordance can create barriers to obtaining healthcare and social support. Understanding and accepting H-MSM as they self-identify may be necessary to implement effective public health and psychosocial interventions. The aim of the present study is to provide an overview of research on H-MSM.

Methods

A scoping review will be conducted to identify and describe the identity development, attraction, and behaviour of H-MSM. This scopin

SUBMITTER: Eaton AD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10542689 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature