Illicit Drug Use and Social Victimization among Thai Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents

Guadamuz, Thomas E.; Cheung, Doug H.; Boonmongkon, Pimpawun; Ojanen, Timo T.; Damri, Thasaporn; Samoh, Nattharat; Cholratana, Mudjalin; Ratchadapunnathikul, Chet; Sass, J

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“…In another study, Guadamuz et al found that illicit drug use was associated with social victimization, and the prevalence of lifetime illicit drug use was significantly higher among gender role non-conforming Thai students than gender role conforming students. The study also concluded that gender role non-conforming Thai students were more likely to use illicit drugs [10]. Therefore, gender role conformity is an important correlate of violence victimization.…”

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“…In addition, other correlates also revealed some interesting patterns that confirmed findings from previous studies. These included alcohol consumption [ 25 ] and using illicit substances in the past one month [ 10 , 16 ]. Since alcohol and drugs are often used in peer groups, being in a situation where these substances are consumed might put students at risk by lowering inhibitions among their peers, which may make acting out forms of social violence more likely [ 1 , 10 , 13 , 15 , 22 ].…”

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“…The study was a research collaboration between Mahidol University, Plan International Thailand, and UNESCO [6]. Detailed methodology of the study has been previously reported [6,10].…”

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“…Victims were categorized as having experienced social violence if they indicated victimization in any of the following three questions: (1) having experienced being gossiped, had secrets exposed, had rumors spread; (2) given insulting or mean looks; and (3) being banned and excluded from a group or activity in the past month. The response options referred to the frequency of being victimized as "not once," "one to three times per month," "once a week," and "more than once a week"; students who chose "not once" as their response to all three questions were categorized as not having experienced social violence [10].…”

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“…In the same study, LGBT students, both male and female, were more likely than non-LGBT students to report being victims of bullying, to have thoughts of suicide, to inflict harm on themselves, to consume alcohol, and to skip school [ 6 ]. In a recent study, Guadamuz et al found that sexual and gender minority secondary school students were more likely than non-sexual and gender minority students to experience social victimization, and that students who experienced social victimization were more than three times as likely to use illicit drugs [ 10 ].…”

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Social violence among Thai gender role conforming and non-conforming secondary school students: Types, prevalence and correlates

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Background Gender role non-conforming behaviors are a significant risk factor for school-related violence. The objective of this study is to describe the types, prevalence and correlates of social violence among Thai secondary school students, with a focus on gender role nonconformity. Methods This article uses secondary data from a national study of 2070 secondary school students aged 13-20 years representing Bangkok and all four regions of Thailand. Students were asked about their gender/sexual identity, self-perception of their masculinity or femininity, and experiences of social violence. Correlates of social violence were examined using multivariable logistic regression models. Results Prevalence of social violence victimization was high (57%). Most students considered themselves to be as masculine or as feminine as other members of their sex (82.6%), while 9.1% thought that they were less masculine/less feminine, and 8.3% thought they were more masculine/more feminine. Students who considered themselves less masculine or less feminine than others of their sex (AOR = 1.59, 95% CI: 1.13, 2.25) were more likely to experience social violence, compared to students who considered themselves equally masculine/ feminine. Students who self-identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) (AOR = 1.37, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.86) were also more likely to experience social violence, compared to students who did not identify as LGBT. However, students who considered PLOS ONE |

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“…The study was a research collaboration between Mahidol University, Plan International Thailand, and UNESCO [6]. Detailed methodology of the study has been previously reported [6,10].…”

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A Scoping Review of LGBT + Inclusion in Thailand: Policy Proposals and Recommendations

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Poverty, Psychological Distress, and Suicidality Among Gay Men and Transgender Women Sex Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Phuket, Thailand

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Introduction Thai gay men and transgender women (GM&TGW) sex workers are more likely to suffer from economic harm since the sex tourism industry in Thailand has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. They also are more likely to experience poverty and mental health issues subsequent to the pandemic as minority groups in conservative Thai society. While their highly problematic social and economic situation would predict a wide range of psychological issues, little is known about their mental health. Hence, this study examined the prevalence and symptom severity of psychological distress among the group as well as the associations between suicidal ideation, poverty, and psychological distress. Methods Two hundred seventy questionnaire responses were collected online via Google forms in Phuket in 2021. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS and Smart-PLS. Results Based on the results, most respondents had experienced mild to extremely severe symptoms of psychological distress. However, transgender women sex workers scored higher on depression and anxiety compared to gay men sex workers. This study confirmed the prominent associations between the study variables and the mediation effect of psychological distress. Conclusions Poverty resulting from the pandemic imposes a substantial human cost for this vulnerable minority beyond the virus itself as it amplifies mental health problems. Policy Implications The findings further extend our awareness of the discriminatory treatment of Thai GM&TGW sex workers and address a gap in Thai law and policy for prohibiting discrimination against them. It is of urgent necessity for Thai public health and tourism policymakers to establish sound support interventions.

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Illicit Drug Use and Social Victimization among Thai Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents

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Social violence among Thai gender role conforming and non-conforming secondary school students: Types, prevalence and correlates

Social violence among Thai gender role conforming and non-conforming secondary school students: Types, prevalence and correlates

A Scoping Review of LGBT + Inclusion in Thailand: Policy Proposals and Recommendations

Poverty, Psychological Distress, and Suicidality Among Gay Men and Transgender Women Sex Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic in Phuket, Thailand

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