A Holistic Approach to Addressing HIV Infection Disparities in Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
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| Title: | A Holistic Approach to Addressing HIV Infection Disparities in Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | Halkitis, Perry N., Wolitski, Richard J., Millett, Gregorio A. |
| Source: | American Psychologist. May-Jun 2013 68(4):261-273. |
| Availability: | American Psychological Association. Journals Department, 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Tel: 800-374-2721; Tel: 202-336-5510; Fax: 202-336-5502; e-mail: order@apa.org; Web site: http://www.apa.org/publications |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 13 |
| Publication Date: | 2013 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Adult Education |
| Descriptors: | Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Gender Discrimination, Homosexuality, Males, Holistic Approach, Epidemiology, Disease Incidence, Comorbidity, Etiology, Integrated Services, Prevention |
| Geographic Terms: | United States |
| DOI: | 10.1037/a0032746 |
| ISSN: | 0003-066X |
| Abstract: | Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) have been disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic in the United States and in many other parts of the world. The HIV epidemic is inextricably tied to other health problems that disproportionately affect gay, bisexual, and other MSM including psychological comorbidities, substance use, sexual victimization, stigmatization, and multiple forms of discrimination. These interrelated health problems and social issues can be characterized as a syndemic of mutually reinforcing conditions or epidemics. Moreover, the syndemic is directed by biological, behavioral, psychosocial, and structural determinants. Addressing HIV within the context of a larger syndemic will require a more holistic approach to HIV prevention and treatment that recognizes the interplay between biological, behavioral, psychosocial, and structural factors that affect the health and well-being of sexual minority men. (Contains 1 figure.) |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Number of References: | 125 |
| Entry Date: | 2013 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1005523 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) have been disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic in the United States and in many other parts of the world. The HIV epidemic is inextricably tied to other health problems that disproportionately affect gay, bisexual, and other MSM including psychological comorbidities, substance use, sexual victimization, stigmatization, and multiple forms of discrimination. These interrelated health problems and social issues can be characterized as a syndemic of mutually reinforcing conditions or epidemics. Moreover, the syndemic is directed by biological, behavioral, psychosocial, and structural determinants. Addressing HIV within the context of a larger syndemic will require a more holistic approach to HIV prevention and treatment that recognizes the interplay between biological, behavioral, psychosocial, and structural factors that affect the health and well-being of sexual minority men. (Contains 1 figure.) |
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| ISSN: | 0003-066X |
| DOI: | 10.1037/a0032746 |
