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Citation |
Fields SD, Malebranche DJ, Feist-Price S. Cultur. Divers. Ethnic Minor. Psychol. 2008; 14(4): 385-390. |
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School of Nursing, University of Rochester. |
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(Copyright © 2008, Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues; American Psychological Association) |
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18954175 |
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Abstract |
This report describes the high prevalence and context of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) among Black men who have sex with men (MSM) across 3 independent qualitative studies. Semistructured one-on-one interviews were conducted with 87 Black MSM across 3 cities (Rochester, NY, n = 28; Lexington, KY /Atlanta, GA, n = 30; and Atlanta, GA, n = 29). A combined CSA prevalence of 32% (28/87) was found among the 3 samples, despite variation in geographic location, mean age, and sexual identification. Common themes emerging across the 3 samples included prolonged and repeated abuse by a close male relative; blaming of same-sex desire on CSA; and descriptions of adverse mental health reactions to CSA. Implications of CSA and its potential influence on the mental health and risky sexual behavior among Black MSM are discussed. Language: en |