Michael P Dentato1, Perry N Halkitis, John Orwat. 1. Loyola University Chicago, School of Social Work 820 North Michigan Avenue, 12 floor Chicago, IL 60611 mdentato@luc.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined the impact of minority stress theory upon sexual risk behavior among gay and bisexual men using club drugs. Similar studies have focused on ethnic minorities and women, however gay and bisexual men demonstrate greater likelihood for risk behaviors leading to HIV/AIDS. OBJECTIVE: This study examined sexual risk behavior from the perspective of minority stress theory upon substance using gay and bisexual men and their partners. METHODS: Multivariable logistic regression analysis examined minority stress associations with participant sexual risk behaviors, drug use and partner type, controlling for demographics. RESULTS: 396 gay and 54 bisexual respondents, ages 18-67 reported at least one time drug use while engaging in sexual risk behavior. In the adjusted model, expectations of rejection associated with lower odds of sexual risk behavior, while older age approached significance. CONCLUSIONS: Theoretical origins for examining risk behavior among gay and bisexual men may underscore risk and protective factors, while ultimately holding implications for prevention and treatment interventions.
BACKGROUND: Few studies have examined the impact of minority stress theory upon sexual risk behavior among gay and bisexual men using club drugs. Similar studies have focused on ethnic minorities and women, however gay and bisexual men demonstrate greater likelihood for risk behaviors leading to HIV/AIDS. OBJECTIVE: This study examined sexual risk behavior from the perspective of minority stress theory upon substance using gay and bisexual men and their partners. METHODS: Multivariable logistic regression analysis examined minority stress associations with participant sexual risk behaviors, drug use and partner type, controlling for demographics. RESULTS: 396 gay and 54 bisexual respondents, ages 18-67 reported at least one time drug use while engaging in sexual risk behavior. In the adjusted model, expectations of rejection associated with lower odds of sexual risk behavior, while older age approached significance. CONCLUSIONS: Theoretical origins for examining risk behavior among gay and bisexual men may underscore risk and protective factors, while ultimately holding implications for prevention and treatment interventions.
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HIV/AIDS; Substance Abuse; minority stress; theory
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