Differences in Sexual Health of Mexican Gay and Bisexual Youth and Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

IF 2.2 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL

International Journal of Sexual Health Pub Date : 2022-07-19 eCollection Date: 2022-01-01 DOI:10.1080/19317611.2022.2097357

Mendoza-Pérez Juan Carlos, Vega-Cauich Julio, López-Barrientos Héctor Alexis, Lozano-Verduzco Ignacio, Craig Shelley L

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Abstract

Objective: compare and analyze the implications of COVID-19 on the sexual health of Mexican gay and bisexual young and adult men (GBM). Method: an online survey with 1001 GBM participants. Information was collected on sexual desire, use of mobile applications, sexual practices during the pandemic, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from August to October 2020. Young participants were compared with adults. Results: Young GBM reported more challenges to their sexual health in the pandemic. There was an increase in sexual desire, mobile applications, and a decrease in access to STIs prevention supplies. Discussion: Implications for sexual health policies for these groups during health contingencies are discussed.

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新冠肺炎大流行期间墨西哥同性恋和双性恋青年与成年人性健康的差异

摘要目的：比较分析新冠肺炎对墨西哥男同性恋、双性恋青年和成年男性性健康的影响。方法：对1001名GBM参与者进行在线调查。2020年8月至10月，收集了关于性欲、移动应用程序的使用、疫情期间的性行为以及性传播感染预防的信息。将年轻参与者与成年人进行比较。结果：年轻的GBM报告称，在新冠疫情中，他们的性健康面临更多挑战。性欲、移动应用程序增加，获得性传播感染预防用品的机会减少。讨论：讨论了在健康突发事件期间对这些群体的性健康政策的影响。

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International Journal of Sexual Health Multiple-

CiteScore

3.00

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20.00%

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期刊介绍： As the official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health, the International Journal of Sexual Health promotes sexual health as a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being through a positive approach to sexuality and sexual rights. The journal publishes peer-reviewed scientific papers, editorials, and reviews, using quantitative and qualitative methods, descriptive and critical analysis, instrument development, surveys, and case studies to examine the essential elements of this broad concept. Leading experts from around the world present original work that covers a variety of disciplines, including sexology, biology, medicine, psychology, sociology, anthropology, history, and religion.