Associations between Intimate Partner Violence and Health among Men Who Have Sex with Men: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Buller, Ana Maria; Devries, Karen; Howard, Louise M.; Bacchus, Loraine J.

doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1001609

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“…As with other studies in this area, this research involves a convenience sample that is not representative; thus, these results cannot be generalized to the Portuguese population. The instrument uses validated scales for heterosexual samples, which could infl uence factual reporting by same-sex subjects and result in inaccurate measurements of the phenomenon in relationships between people of the same sex (Buller et al, 2014). In this sense, further research is urgently needed, of both a quantitative nature and qualitative nature, on violence in intimate relationships between individuals of the same sex that preferably includes larger and more representative samples of this population, particularly in Portugal.…”

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“…Murray, Mobley, Buford, & Seaman-DeJohn, 2006/2007. In particular, these methodological problems are related to the characteristics of the studies' samples (Buller, Devries, Howard, & Bacchus, 2014;Burke & Follingstad, 1999;Rohrbaugh, 2006;Tjaden & Thoennes, 2000) and the nature of the measure, the type of instruments, and the defi nition of intimate abuse (Buller et al, 2014) used in the studies. Thus, the values found in this study may result from specifi c aspects of the sample itself.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Santos¹,

Caridade²

2017

Temas Psicol.

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This study aimed to characterize the prevalence of violence in intimate relationships between same-sex partners in Portugal using the Revised Confl ict Tactics Scales. The study included 168 participants, mainly women (76.2%), who were between 18 and 35 years of age with an average age of 22.5 (SD = 3.79). In terms of perpetration, the results showed higher rates for psychological aggression (70.2% mild and 29.8% severe), physical abuse that leaves no sequelae (26.8% mild and 9.5% severe) and mild sexual coercion (28%).Regarding victimization, a high rate of minor psychological aggression (69.2%) was also found. The men admitted to adopting more behaviours related to both minor and severe sex ual coercion. A positive and signifi cant relationship was found between the duration of an intimate relationship and victimization by minor psychological aggression. These results suggest the need to develop specifi c support interventions for different types of victims, as well as the need to implement more prevention efforts tailored to different situations.Keywords: Violence, intimate relationships, same-sex partners, prevalence. Violência nas Relações Íntimas entre Parceiros do Mesmo Sexo: Estudo de Prevalência ResumoEste estudo procurou caracterizar a prevalência da violência nas relações íntimas entre parceiros do mesmo sexo em Portugal, recorrendo às Escalas de Táticas de Confl ito Revisadas. Participaram neste estudo 168 participantes, com idades compreendidas entre os 18 e os 35 anos, cuja média de idade foi de 22,5 anos (DP=3,79), sendo a maioria do sexo feminino (76,2%). Em termos de perpetração, os resultados revelaram uma elevação da agressão psicológica (70,2% na ligeira e 29,8% na severa); uma ligeira elevação dos atos que não deixam sequelas (26,8% no ligeiro e 9,5% no severo) e, ainda, uma preponderância da coerção sexual ligeira (28%). Em relação a vitimação, constatou-se igualmente uma preponderância da agressão psicológica ligeira (69,2%). Os homens admitiram adotar mais comportamentos de coerção sexual, tanto na forma ligeira como severa. Foi ainda possível apurar a existência de uma relação positiva e signifi cativa entre a duração do relacionamento íntimo e a vitimação por agressão psicológica ligeira. Estes resultados apelam à elaboração de respostas de apoio específi cas para os diferentes tipos de vítimas, bem como a aposta na implementação de esforços preventivos mais contextualizados às diferentes realidades.Palavras-chave: Violência, relações íntimas, parceiros do mesmo sexo, prevalência.

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Violence in Intimate Relationship between Same-Sex Partners: Prevalence Study

Santos¹,

Caridade²

2017

Temas Psicol.

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“…For example, alcohol and illicit drugs could be used so as to cope with abusive relationship dynamics. Previous research has demonstrated that MSM exposed to any form of violence have increased odds of reporting depression-like symptoms (Buller et al, 2014). Similarly, violent relationship dynamics may make it more difficult for MSM to negotiate safer sex practices (e.g., condom use).…”

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confidence: 99%

A Study of Intimate Partner Violence, Substance Abuse, and Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men in a Sample of Geosocial-Networking Smartphone Application Users

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Geosocial-networking smartphone applications (“apps”) are widely used by gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and facilitate connections between users based on proximity and attraction. MSM have sexual encounters and relationships of varying degrees of emotional and physical intimacy with app-met individuals, potentially placing them at risk for intimate partner violence (IPV). The purpose of the current study was to utilize a geosocial-networking application to investigate relationships between experiences of IPV victimization as it relates to substance use and sexual risk behaviors in a sample of MSM. Participants ( n = 175) were recruited by means of broadcast advertisements on an application widely used by MSM (Grindr) to seek sexual partners. Multivariable regression models were fit to examine associations between IPV, substance abuse, and sexual risk behaviors. Lifetime experiences of IPV victimization were common, where 37.7% of respondents reported having experienced at least one form of IPV. While a marginally significant positive association between IPV and substance abuse was detected in multivariable models ( p = .095), individual forms of IPV were strongly associated with substance abuse. For example, sexual IPV victimization was associated with an increase in substance abuse in the preceding month ( p = .004). Experiences of IPV victimization were associated with higher numbers of partners for both condomless receptive and insertive anal intercourse ( p < .05). Given the relatively high prevalence of IPV victimization and its associations with substance abuse and sexual risk behaviors, these findings suggest that IPV screening and prevention programs may reduce substance abuse and sexual risk behaviors in this population.

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“…A systematic review and meta-analysis among MSM, by Buller et al illustrate a strong association between partner violence and depressive symptoms which in turn leads to poor mental health. The study further concludes that men who are depressed and are part of violent relationship finds it difficult to seek help or to adhere the treatment [15]. The previous studies in different types of populations suggest that physical or sexual violence are associated with poor mental health at an individual level [45][46][47].…”

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confidence: 74%