Assessing stressor exposure, chemsex use, and adjustment disorder in a sample of men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT: Background: Evidence suggests that men who have sex with men (MSM) experience heightened risk for stressor-related mental health issues. This may be exacerbated among those who engage in chemsex; recreational substance use during sex. Valid assessment of adjustment difficulties, and risk factors associated with these, is needed to better understand these wellbeing risks. The present study aimed to validate a novel screening tool for Adjustment Disorder (AjD) in this population.Method: A sample of MSM (N = 503) completed an online survey of stressful life experiences. Among those who reported exposure to a stressor (n = 376), the factorial structure of the International Adjustment Disorder Questionnaire (IADQ) was assessed using Confirmatory Factor Analysis. Probable diagnostic status was a

SUBMITTER: Robinson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12224738 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature