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

Hong, Chenglin; Yu, Fei; Xue, Hui; Zhang, David; Mi, Guodong

doi:10.1016/j.jpsychires.2022.07.028

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“…According to a study from China, mild (34.9%), moderate (11.6%), and severe (6.6%) psychological distress were all detected in more than half (53.2%) of the participants. For all individuals, 19.6% and 20.9%, respectively, met the criteria for depression and anxiety [23]. In other global study, with more than 30% of the population reporting psychological distress, similar results were attained [12].…”

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Potential Impact on Sexual Behaviors, Access to HIV Care and Health for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chen

2023

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In view of recent advancements in HIV prevention and care for men who have sex with men (MSM) during the COVID-19 outbreak, the study conducted a literature review to comprehend how restriction-related interventions to minimize Coronavirus illness effect sexual behavior change among MSM, access to HIV services, and mental health and clinical health outcomes among MSM. The findings indicate that MSM populations altered their sexual behavior throughout the pandemic, including a drop in the number of sexual partners and sexual activities, but an unmet requirement for condom use. HIV services were impacted during COVID-19, in addition to behavioral and structural interventions. Overburdened public health systems are forcing resources to be diverted to pandemic treatment, with plans to suspend related HIV services to reduce population infections. Additionally, the MSM's need for self-protection and obstacles to engaging in sexual relations are considerations. Poor psychological and clinical outcomes among MSM, particularly those with HIV, are dramatically worsened. The results also imply that telemedicine interventions should be implemented for MSM populations during this disease to address the burden of the services for HIV and continuity of care. Further investigation is needed to determine how sexual behavior, HIV treatment, and service interruptions affect MSM's psychological and physical health.

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Section: Impact Of Mental Health Of Msmsupporting

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Potential Impact on Sexual Behaviors, Access to HIV Care and Health for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Chen

2023

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“…These findings provide evidence of the need to provide integrated IPV screening and counseling services in mental health and substance use and harm reduction setting. This is particularly important given that SMM reported experiencing increased psychological distress and substance use around the globe (Hong et al, 2022 ; Javanbakht et al, 2022 ). Our results suggest that increased structural vulnerabilities such as cutting meals, income reductions, and being unable to cover basic needs since the COVID-19 pandemic began were associated with IPV victimization.…”

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

Hong¹,

Stephenson

Santos

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J Fam Viol

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Purpose We aimed to describe the prevalence of IPV victimization, changes of experiencing IPV victimization, and examined factors associated with more severe or frequent IPV victimization since the COVID-19 crisis among a global sample of sexual minority men (SMM). Methods Data were collected between October and November 2020 through a gay social networking (GSN) application. We used multinominal logistic regression to examine correlates of experiencing any IPV during the pandemic and experiencing more severe or frequent IPV since the pandemic began. Results Of all participants ( n = 9420), IPV victimization prevalence in the past 6 months was 17.0%, 19.5% of whom reported experiencing more severe or frequent IPV and 55.7% reported experiencing IPV that stayed the same since the COVID-19 started. Experiencing more severe or frequent IPV victimization since the pandemic began was associated with having engaged in sex work, having an income reduction by more than 20% and cutting meals since the COVID-19 crisis began. Increased tobacco use and psychological distress were also associated with increased IPV victimization. Lastly, SMM who reported having met a sexual partner through GSN apps were more likely to say that their experience of IPV had been more severe or frequently. Conclusion Our results demonstrate relatively high levels of reporting IPV victimization during the COVID-19 pandemic among a global sample of SMM. The findings illustrate an increasing need for IPV resources and programs as the pandemic continues to evolve. New technologies such as GSN apps have the potential to deliver confidential and safe IPV screening, services, and resources.

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“…Previous studies and reviews had consistently reported relatively high levels of depression, anxiety and other psychological disorders in PLWH compared to the general population, especially among those with other vulnerabilities, such as sexual and gender minority, people of colour, and living in low‐ and middle‐income countries [12, 13]. In fact, a cross‐sectional study found that PLWH reported significantly higher rates of depressive and anxiety symptoms than those living without HIV [14]. These mental health problems, in return, could potentially pose great threats to medication adherence and quality of life and increase the risk for negative outcomes among PLWH at each step in the HIV care continuum [15, 16].…”

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The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on mental health, associated factors and coping strategies in people living with HIV: a scoping review

Hong¹,

Queiroz

Hoskin³

2023

J Int AIDS Soc.

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Introduction:The COVID-19 pandemic and associated measures implemented by authorities have created additional stressors and increased the risk of psychological illnesses among people living with HIV (PLWH). Yet, there is no collective evidence on the mental health status of this population during the global pandemic and associated factors. This scoping review aimed to synthesize the evidence in the current literature related to the mental health outcomes and challenges faced by PLWH during the COVID-19 pandemic, identify the associated factors with psychological distress and summarize various coping strategies to ease these psychological distresses used by this population. Methods: We conducted a scoping review following the PRISMA-ScR guideline and a literature search in four electronic databases in August 2022. Three reviewers independently screened all the search records and extracted the data from studies that met the inclusion criteria. Factors associated with worsened mental health outcomes were synthesized according to the socio-ecological framework. Results: Among 1100 research records, 45 articles met the eligibility criteria and were included in the final review and data extraction, most of which were quantitative analyses. PLWH reported high rates of mental health problems during the pandemic. Multi-level factors were associated with increased psychological distress, including substance use, antiretroviral adherence, social support, financial hardship and economic vulnerability during the pandemic. PLWH used social media as a coping strategy to foster social support to deal with growing mental distress. Increased mental health illnesses were associated with increased substance use, it was also found associated with suboptimal medication adherence and antiretroviral therapy (ART) care engagement. Discussion: PLWH experienced high rates of mental health illnesses, such as depression during the global COVID-19 pandemic. There is an urgent need to provide comprehensive HIV treatment and mental health services as the pandemic continues to evolve. Conclusions: The review summarized how the mental health of PLWH was affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Future work in the implementation of effective interventions to promote mental health in this population is needed, not only to ensure their quality of life but also to help them maintain ART adherence and healthcare during more unprecedented times.

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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

Cited by 20 publications

References 28 publications

Potential Impact on Sexual Behaviors, Access to HIV Care and Health for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Potential Impact on Sexual Behaviors, Access to HIV Care and Health for Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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

The impact of the COVID‐19 pandemic on mental health, associated factors and coping strategies in people living with HIV: a scoping review

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