Exposure to community violence and substance use among Black men who have sex with men: examining the role of psychological distress and criminal justice involvement

Hotton, Anna L.; Quinn, Katherine; Schneider, John A.; Voisin, Dexter R.

doi:10.1080/09540121.2018.1529294

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“…The negative health and social consequences of CJI have been widely documented and include disrupted social ties [18], limited employment opportunities, housing instability, and reduced access to medical care, all of which can lead to cycles of socioeconomic marginalization [14,19,20], transmission of HIV and other STIs, and further CJI. Compared with other CJI populations, relatively few studies have examined predictors of CJI among Black MSM and TGW specifically, though emerging evidence suggests that as with other populations, socioeconomic factors [12], past CJI [12,21], substance use [13], mental illness [22], perceived racism [12], childhood trauma [12], and violence [13,22] may increase risk for CJI in these populations. CJI has been shown to impact subsequent housing stability, substance use, risk for violence, and social network stability among young Black MSM and TGW [12,21].…”

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Socio-Structural and Neighborhood Predictors of Incident Criminal Justice Involvement in a Population-Based Cohort of Young Black MSM and Transgender Women

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Black men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women are disproportionately affected by criminal justice involvement (CJI) and HIV. This study recruited 618 young Black MSM and transgender women in Chicago, IL, using respondent-driven sampling between 2013 and 2014. Random effects logistic regression evaluated predictors of incident CJI over 18 months of follow-up. Controlling for respondent age, gender and sexual identity, spirituality (aOR 0.56, 95% CI 0.33-0.96), and presence of a mother figure (aOR 0.41, 95% CI 0.19-0.89) were protective against CJI. Economic hardship (financial or residential instability vs. neither aOR 2.23, 95% CI 1.10-4.51), two or more past episodes of CJI vs. none (aOR 2.66, 95% CI 1.40-5.66), and substance use (marijuana use vs. none aOR 2.79, 95% CI 1.23-6.34; other drug use vs. none aOR 4.49, 95% CI 1.66-12.16) were associated with CJI during follow-up. Research to identify and leverage resilience factors that can buffer the effects of socioeconomic marginalization may increase the effectiveness of interventions to address the socio-structural factors that increase the risk for CJI among Black MSM and transgender women. Given the intersection of incarceration, HIV and other STIs, and socio-structural stressors, criminal justice settings are important venues for interventions to reduce health inequities in these populations.

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Socio-Structural and Neighborhood Predictors of Incident Criminal Justice Involvement in a Population-Based Cohort of Young Black MSM and Transgender Women

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“…Research has demonstrated that use of substances and alcohol may represent a negative form of coping (Lagisetty et al 2017 ; Ornell et al 2020 ; Schulte and Hser 2014 ). In particular, increased alcohol and/or substance use is related to disasters (Bonanno et al 2007 ; Galea et al 2020 ), exposure to violence (Hotton et al 2019 , Rougemont-Bücking et al 2017 ), and traumatic events (Berenz et al 2016 ; Hansen et al 2020 ; Moller et al 2013 ; North et al 2002 ; Read et al 2014 ; Sheerin et al 2016 ; Walker et al 2020 ; Williams et al 2015 ). However, increased alcohol and/or substance use may only represent an acute solution and not represent a long-term coping solution (SAMSHA 2020 ).…”

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Exploring Factors Associated with Alcohol and/or Substance Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Int J Ment Health Addiction

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This study explored the relationship between alcohol and substance use in the general population during the early stages of COVID-19 as related to individual, family, and community stressors. A convenience sample of adults who resided in the USA and Canada was utilized. An online survey was conducted. Over one-third of the sample reported utilizing alcohol and substances as a means to cope during the pandemic. A linear regression revealed that use of social media as a source of information, being personally affected by COVID-19, experiencing child care challenges, and not being associated with a religious community were related to increased likeliness for alcohol and/or substance use. Future research should explore these concepts further within the general population.

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“…Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) experience socio-structural factors that increase their HIV risk such criminal justice involvement, housing instability, unemployment, and financial hardship. However, current HIV prevention efforts neglect to address some the socio-structural barriers that affect this community (Hotton, Quinn, Schneider, & Voisin, 2018).…”

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Exploring Health and Wellbeing in the US House Ball Community: A Systematic Review

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Introduction: The House Ball Community (HBC) has a longstanding, unique history and place among the LGBTQ community. HBCs provide spaces where gender and sexual minorities find support, acceptance, and freedom for self-expression. Although the HBC has been the focus of extensive HIV-related research and intervention, a more holistic view of HBC member health is important. The purpose of this systematic review is to identify health- and wellbeing-related research studies among HBC members to inform future practice. Methods: A systematic review of literature published between 2006 and 2016 was conducted utilizing keywords applied to the CINAHL, PubMed, PsycINFO, and ProQuest databases. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, and articles were scored by multiple reviewers utilizing a developed scoring guide. Results: The review yielded 19 peer-reviewed full-text articles that met search criteria. A majority of studies were qualitative in nature and nearly half of the studies were based in Los Angeles. Studies of house structures and of HIV prevention were most common, followed by supportive social networks and structures, HIV interventions and new prevention approaches, and partnerships and collaborations. Three studies specifically identified stigma, resilience, and access to health care as factors contributing to the health status of HIV-positive individuals. Conclusions: The majority of HBC health research has focused on HIV prevention in urban areas. Future research should examine other health issues (e.g., mental health and substance use) to develop a more robust understanding of HBC health and foster opportunities for developing a variety of health interventions for the HBC. Keywords: house ball community, health, wellbeing

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Exposure to community violence and substance use among Black men who have sex with men: examining the role of psychological distress and criminal justice involvement

Cited by 24 publications

References 45 publications

Socio-Structural and Neighborhood Predictors of Incident Criminal Justice Involvement in a Population-Based Cohort of Young Black MSM and Transgender Women

Socio-Structural and Neighborhood Predictors of Incident Criminal Justice Involvement in a Population-Based Cohort of Young Black MSM and Transgender Women

Exploring Factors Associated with Alcohol and/or Substance Use During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Exploring Health and Wellbeing in the US House Ball Community: A Systematic Review

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