Persistent disparities in COVID-19-associated impacts on HIV prevention and care among a global sample of sexual and gender minority individuals

The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on mental health in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in China: Difference by HIV status

“…In our analyses, MSM reported having lower SES, such as lower education level, lower-income level, and unemployed were more likely to experience psychological distress during the pandemic. This is especially important given the severe economic impact and consequences experienced by MSM due to the COVID-19, such as loss of employment, reductions in income, and food insecurity ( Santos et al, 2022 ). The fear of losing jobs, financial insecurity, and inability to cover basic needs may be additional stressors during this unpreceded time.…”

“…Fear, social isolation, and loneliness during this unprecedented time also contribute to worsening mental health outcomes among more vulnerable populations, such as sexual and gender minorities, including gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM), a population that is already disproportionately impacted by adverse mental health conditions due to experiences of discrimination, homophobia, sexism, and other minority stressors( Meyer, 2003 ). Emerging evidence has documented the unique concerns and challenges in accessing healthcare, HIV prevention and care services, and mental health well-being experienced by MSM since the pandemic began( Hong et al, 2021 ; Kamal et al, 2021 ; Santos et al, 2022 ).…”

Intimate Partner Violence Victimization During the COVID-19 Pandemic Among a Global Online Sample of Sexual Minority Men

“…A full description of the study has been presented elsewhere (Santos et al, 2022 ). This is the second wave of the COVID-19 Disparities Survey implemented by a gay social networking (GSN) app – Hornet , a geolocation-based mobile app with more than 35 million users globally.…”

Changes in high-risk sexual behavior, HIV and other STI testing, and PrEP use during the COVID-19 pandemic in a longitudinal cohort of adolescent men who have sex with men 13 to 18 years old in the United States

“…Public health efforts such as physical distancing and shelter-in-place orders to curb the spread of the virus have resulted in unprecedented social disruptions that have disproportionately impacted sexual and gender minorities such as gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM)[ 2 ]. Since COVID-19 began, MSM have experienced increasing rates of unemployment and income reduction, limited access to health care, and mental health illnesses[ 3 , 4 ]. These unforeseen consequences may exacerbate the existing social and mental health disparities[ 5 ] among this population and make them more vulnerable to negative impacts from the pandemic compared to the general population.…”