Qualitative analysis of attitudes, behaviors, and demands of vulnerable men in Tehran, Iran

IF 0.3 Q4 INFECTIOUS DISEASES
M. Mohraz, Seyedahmad Seyedalinaghi, Ali Asadollahi-Amin, Raheleh Golrokhi, E. Merghati Khoei, Habib Yousefi, S. Pashangzadeh, O. Dadras
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Introduction: Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a vulnerable group, and their psychological, physical, and social well-being could be affected by various factors. They are also at higher risk of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This study was conducted to identify socio-demo-graphic characteristics and HIV-related risk behaviors among MSM in Iran. Material and methods: A qualitative study was conducted among MSM attending a sexual health clinic in a referral hospital, in Tehran in 2018. Data was collected through four focus group discussions. Content analysis approach was used in data analysis. Results: One hundred MSM were enrolled in this study. Majority of them were 18-25 years old. Participants had numerous comments about their sexual identity and orientation; some were confused about it and mentioned stigma, discrimination, and lack of social and legal support as the most important contributing factors. Social media and parties were the most common places to find a partner. Moreover, majority had a negative attitude toward emotional attachment and marriage in sexual minorities; this was attributed to partner’s infidelity, low commitment, and lack of family support by some participants. Conclusions: MSM is a vulnerable to psychosocial problems group due to low sexual knowledge and lack of community and legal supports. Data also indicated high probability of HIV transmission among this group because of risky sexual behaviors.
伊朗德黑兰弱势男性的态度、行为和需求的定性分析
男男性行为者(MSM)是一个弱势群体,他们的心理、身体和社会福祉可能受到各种因素的影响。他们感染艾滋病毒和其他性传播感染的风险也更高。本研究旨在确定伊朗男男性行为者的社会人口特征和艾滋病毒相关风险行为。材料和方法:2018年,在德黑兰一家转诊医院性健康诊所就诊的男同性恋者中进行了一项定性研究。通过四个焦点小组讨论收集数据。数据分析采用内容分析法。结果:100名男男性行为者被纳入本研究。他们中的大多数年龄在18-25岁之间。参与者有很多关于他们的性身份和性取向的评论;一些人对此感到困惑,并提到耻辱、歧视、缺乏社会和法律支持是最重要的因素。社交媒体和派对是最常见的寻找伴侣的地方。此外,大多数性少数群体对情感依恋和婚姻持否定态度;这是由于一些参与者的伴侣不忠、低承诺和缺乏家庭支持。结论:男男性行为者性知识水平低,缺乏社区和法律支持,是社会心理问题易感人群。数据还表明,由于危险的性行为,这一群体中艾滋病毒传播的可能性很高。
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HIV & AIDS Review INFECTIOUS DISEASES-
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