Sexual Violence Against Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil: A Respondent-Driven Sampling Survey

Sabidó, Meritxell; Kerr, Lígia Regina Franco Sansigolo; Mota, Rosa Salani; Benzaken, Adèle Schwartz; Pinho, Adriana de Araújo; Guimarães, Mark Drew Crosland; Dourado, Inês; Merchan-Hamman, Edgar; Kendall, Carl

doi:10.1007/s10461-015-1016-z

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“…One group of studies found that white individuals were significantly less likely to report sexual victimization 3,13,26 . A second group of studies found no significant difference in victimization rates according to skin color 21,30,34,35,36 . A third group (four studies) did not test for statistical significance and found contradictory differences in rates.…”

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“…convenience sampling 31,32,33 , and respondentdriven sampling (a variation of the snowball technique in which the sample is weighted to compensate for the fact that participants are not randomly assigned) 34 , thus not meeting the criteria for statistical representativeness.…”

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“…Twenty-six studies included women only, four studies men only, and 11 studies both women and men (Table 2). Five studies addressed same-sex sexual aggression 13,14,29,34,35 , and 12 studies provided information on race issues 3,13,21,23,24,26,30,32,34,35,36,37 .…”

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Frequency of self-reported sexual aggression and victimization in Brazil: a literature review

Winzer

2016

Cad. Saúde Pública

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Frequency of self-reported sexual aggression and victimization in Brazil: a literature review

Winzer

2016

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“…In the United States, studies have reported that anywhere from 11.8% to 54% of gay and bisexual men report a lifetime history of sexual violence (Peterson, Voller, Polusny, & Murdoch, 2011; Rothman, Exner, & Baughman, 2011). Studies of MSM in LMIC have yielded similar lifetime estimates, ranging from 9.5% to 30% (Aho et al, 2014; Anderson, Ross, Nyoni, & McCurdy, 2015; Dunkle, Jewkes, Murdock, Sikweyiya, & Morrell, 2013; Guadamuz et al, 2011; Sabido et al, 2015; Sekoni, Ayoola, & Somefun, 2015). …”

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Correlates of Sexual Violence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Tijuana, Mexico

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Sexual violence against men who have sex with men (MSM) is prevalent in developing countries and is associated with increased HIV/STI risk. Despite high HIV prevalence (20%) among MSM in Tijuana, Mexico, little attention has been paid to the occurrence of sexual violence in this high-risk group. The present study used a syndemic conditions framework to examine correlates of sexual violence victimization in a sample of 201 MSM surveyed in Tijuana, Mexico during 2012 and 2013. Participants were recruited through respondent-driven sampling (RDS) and underwent a two-hour baseline interview and testing for HIV and syphilis. Sexual violence was defined as any incident during the past year in which the participant had been raped, sexually molested, or sexually harassed. The majority of participants self-identified as gay or bisexual, had never married, were employed, and had a high school education or greater. The average age was 29.7 years. Thirty-nine percent reported sexual violence in the past year. A hierarchical multiple linear regression model predicting more experiences of sexual violence was tested. In a final model, a higher number of experiences of sexual violence was associated with a history of childhood sexual abuse, more adult experiences of homophobia, more depression and hostility symptoms, and not living with a spouse or steady partner. The findings from this study support a model of co-occurring psychosocial factors that increase the likelihood of sexual violence experiences among MSM. Multi-level approaches to the prevention of childhood and adult experiences of sexual violence and homophobia are needed to avert the development of adverse mental and physical health outcomes associated with sexual violence victimization.

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“…Rates of HIV testing in key populations are low, with only 18% of sex workers and 19.1% of MSM reporting being tested for HIV in the last 12 months knowing their results [2]. In a national sample of MSM, only 30% reported consistent condom use during the last year [8].…”

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Community-Based Rapid HIV Testing in Brazil for Vulnerable Populations: Whom are We Reaching?

Barros¹,

Sabidó²,

Mir³

et al. 2017

J AIDS Clin Res

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Objective: Rapid HIV testing and counselling in community settings delivered by trained peers can allow easier access to and uptake of HIV testing and care. The programme 'Live Better Knowing' offers rapid HIV testing to key populations across Brazil. This cross-sectional study aims at describing the HIV prevalence in population subgroups and at assessing the association of sex work (SW) and/or drug use with a positive HIV result. Methods:Between January 2013 and April 2016, key populations were invited for HIV rapid oral fluid tests (DPP HIV-1/2 Bio-Manguinhos/Fiocruz, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) by peers. HIV testing was offered in identified venues and areas where these populations socialize. Participants were interviewed using a brief questionnaire about their socio-demographic and risk behaviour. Multivariable logistic regression was used to assess the effect of SW and/or drug use on the risk of HIV.Results: Among the 43,358 participants, 42.9% were ciswomen, 2.9% were transvestites, 2.7% were transgender, 19.8% were men who have sex with men (MSM) and 31.9% were heterosexual men. Overall, 52.1% were first-time HIV testers. The HIV prevalence among the ciswomen, transvestites, transgender people, MSM and heterosexual men was 0.9%, 7.2%, 4%, 3.4% and 1%, respectively. Individuals who performed SW and used drugs had the highest HIV prevalence within each population group (ciswomen 1.7%, transvestites 8.1%, transgender 7.4%, MSM 5.9% and heterosexual men 2.6%). The adjusted odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals for selling sex combined with drug use were 2.90 (1.21-6.96) in ciswomen, 25.01 (2.67-234.57) in transgender people and 2.42 (1.31-4.48) in MSM. Conclusion:This outreach programme attracted persons with high risk practices who had never been tested. Our findings suggest that transvestites and transgender people (particularly those who sell sex) constitute a high risk population for HIV in urgent need of enhanced prevention, treatment and care services.

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Sexual Violence Against Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil: A Respondent-Driven Sampling Survey

Cited by 38 publications

References 36 publications

Frequency of self-reported sexual aggression and victimization in Brazil: a literature review

Frequency of self-reported sexual aggression and victimization in Brazil: a literature review

Correlates of Sexual Violence Among Men Who Have Sex With Men in Tijuana, Mexico

Community-Based Rapid HIV Testing in Brazil for Vulnerable Populations: Whom are We Reaching?

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