Men at risk: correlates of verbal, physical and sexual violence against men who have sex with men across selected cities in India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Five distinct forms of violence - Physical, Verbal, Sexual, Cyber, and Relational - persistently afflict sexual minorities worldwide. The presence of feminine attributes in Men who have Sex with Men is inherently linked to a heightened susceptibility to various manifestations of violence, thereby exerting detrimental repercussions on both the physical and mental well-being of these individuals. This correlation stands as a principal contributor to the alarmingly elevated rates of suicide attempts among Men who have Sex with Men, particularly during their early years.

Data and methods

This cross-sectional study investigates the risk factors for violence against Men who have Sex with Men in six metropolitan cities across India. Quantitative data were gathered from 3

SUBMITTER: Pal S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11526505 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature