Perceptions and experiences of sexual violence among Chinese men who have sex with men in Hong Kong.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to understand the perceptions and experiences of sexual violence among Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) in Hong Kong.

Design

The study adopted a qualitative descriptive design with thematic analysis.

Methods

Thirty-one Chinese MSM were recruited in Hong Kong from May to June 2019 using purposive sampling. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. The interview data were transcribed verbatim from the recordings and analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach.

Results

Four themes were identified: (1) different forms of sexual violence, from physical to virtual; (2) inner struggles with fears and worry; (3) low awareness and perceived risk of sexual violence - 'it has nothing to do with

SUBMITTER: Choi EPH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10952851 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature