Association of Enacted Stigma with Depressive Symptoms Among Gay and Bisexual Men Who Have Sex with Men: Baltimore, 2011 and 2014.

ABSTRACT: Purpose: We assessed differences between gay and bisexual men in enacted stigma, and how the association between stigma and depressive symptoms may vary according to sexual orientation identity. Methods: Participants (671 gay and 331 bisexual men who have sex with men) in Baltimore's 2011 and 2014 National HIV Behavioral Surveillance completed an anonymous survey, including 3 enacted stigma dimensions and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Adjusted prevalence ratios were calculated through Generalized Estimating Equation models adjusting for theorized confounders (demographic, socioeconomic, and relational factors). Results: Bisexual men reported stigma experiences less frequently than did gay men (verbal harassment 22.7% vs. 32

SUBMITTER: Marti-Pastor M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6983736 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature