Unsafe, Unwanted

Gavey, Nicola; Schmidt, Johanna; Braun, Virginia; Fenaughty, John; Eremin, Maia

doi:10.1177/1359105309342307

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“…Younger age and being less informed about condom usage were the characteristics identified in our study as associated with individuals who were vulnerable to condomless sex and increased risks of acquiring HIV/STIs. Consistent with previous literature, the power dynamics between a novice member and a more sexually experienced partner that fosters coercion to have condomless sex was also acknowledged by the participants in the present study (Aspin et al, 2009;Gavey et al, 2009). At the same time, it is alarming to observe the low age of users on dating apps.…”

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confidence: 89%

The Experience of Using Dating Applications for Sexual Hook-Ups: A Qualitative Exploration among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex With Men in Hong Kong

Choi

Chow

et al. 2021

The Journal of Sex Research

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Men who have sex with men (MSM) use dating applications (apps) to explore various romantic and sexual relationships. This qualitative study aimed to describe HIV-negative MSM's experiences with app usage, the sexual activities arranged accordingly and their experiences in using dating apps to arrange sexual encounters. Thirty-one MSM who were sexually active and who used dating apps were recruited. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted. Qualitative data were thematically analyzed to outline significant phenomena and perceptions. The factors associated with matching on apps included sex roles, human immunodeficiency virus serostatus and availability of a venue for meetup. Facilitated by these apps, diverse types of sexual encounters were arranged. Condoms were typically used for safer intercourse, except by people who were younger and inexperienced or when drugs were consumed before or during sex (chemsex). Extensive interest in non-penetrative sexual behaviors was expressed by our sample. Searching for post-exposure prophylaxis methods and/or sexual health screenings was common after exposure to risk of infections. Sexually abusive encounters were followed by changes in sex-searching habits and lowered trust in relationship formation. The results of this study are important for the development of appropriate interventions to promote safer sexual practices among HIV-negative MSM dating app users.

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confidence: 89%

The Experience of Using Dating Applications for Sexual Hook-Ups: A Qualitative Exploration among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex With Men in Hong Kong

Choi

Chow

et al. 2021

The Journal of Sex Research

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“…The prevalence of sexual violence reported in this study is consistent with studies from other low- and middle-income settings [ 16 , 25 ]. In the qualitative data, the vulnerability associated with alcohol use and youth and the riskiness of parties and social venues echoed themes from existing research in high-income settings [ 14 , 19 , 41 ], but also affirmed the common presence of violence on the street and in other scenarios. There was no universal experience of sexual violence: Sexually violent incidents were heterogeneous with respect to location, coercion tactics, vulnerabilities, and relationship between the victim and perpetrator.…”

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“…Qualitative work among Maori and other New Zealand MSM found that alcohol use played a key role in rendering men vulnerable to sexual violence. Sexual inexperience, youth, and “novelty” in the community also set up a power dynamic in which young MSM were coerced into sex by older men in the community [ 14 , 19 ]. Participants in this study also noted “gay social venues” such as “parties, bars, events, and saunas” as being high-risk for sexual violence.…”

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confidence: 99%

Sexual Violence against Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Mongolia: A Mixed-Methods Study of Scope and Consequences

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The role of sexual violence in health and human rights-related outcomes, including HIV, is receiving increasing attention globally, yet the prevalence, patterns, and correlates of sexual violence have been little-studied among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women in low and middle income countries. A mixed-methods study with quantitative and qualitative phases was conducted among MSM and transgender women in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Methods included respondent-driven sampling (RDS) with structured socio-behavioral surveys (N = 313) as well as qualitative methods including 30 in-depth interviews and 2 focus group discussions. Forced sex in the last three years was reported by 14.7% of respondents (RDS-weighted estimate, 95%CI: 9.4–20.1; crude estimate 16.1%, 49/307) in the quantitative phase. A descriptive typology of common scenarios was constructed based on the specific incidents of sexual violence shared by respondents in the qualitative phase (37 incidents across 28 interviews and 2 focus groups). Eight major types of sexual violence were identified, most frequent of which were bias-motivated street violence and alcohol-involved party-related violence. Many vulnerabilities to and consequences of sexual violence described during the qualitative phase were also independently associated with forced sex, including alcohol use at least once per week (AOR = 3.39, 95% CI:1.69–6.81), and having received payment for sex (AOR = 2.77, 95% CI:1.14–6.75). Building on the promising strategies used in other settings to prevent and respond to sexual violence, similar strengthening of legal and social sector responses may provide much needed support to survivors and prevent future sexual violence.

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“…Research based on a nationally representative sample of U.S. adult men found that the most common assailants were acquaintances, friends or partners–but strangers were involved in 19.5-39.4% of cases where the perpetrator was male, varying by the type of USE (Choudhary et al, 2010). A high level of concurrent substance use was found in a New Zealand community-based study of USE in men who have sex with men (MSM) (Gavey, Schmidt, Braun, Fenaughty, & Eremin, 2009). Same-sex perpetrators have been found to be involved in a substantial minority of cases of USE in men (Cáceres, 2005; Choudhary et al, 2010; Romito & Grassi, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

Unwanted Sexual Experiences in Young Men: Evidence from a Survey of University Students in Chile

Lehrer

Koss

2012

Arch Sex Behav

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The public health problem of unwanted sexual experiences (USE) in male youths has received little attention. In this study, we examined prevalence of USE, risk factors, contexts, and barriers to disclosure with data from a quantitative survey of students enrolled in General Education courses at a public university in Chile. This study focused on the male sample (N = 466). Approximately 20.4% of participants reported some form of USE since age 14. Forced sex through physical coercion, forced sex through verbal coercion or while intoxicated, attempted forced sex, and less severe forms of USE were reported by 0.2%, 10.1%, 1.4%, and 8.7% of participants, respectively. USE before age 14 was reported by 9.4% of participants and was a significant predictor of USE since age 14 (AOR 6.38, 95% CI 3.22–12.65, p < .01). The perpetrator of USE since age 14 was most commonly identified as a date/partner or friend/acquaintance; other findings on contexts and barriers to disclosure were also generally consistent with previous results in the literature. In addition, we found substantial co-occurrence of USE since age 14 with two other forms of coercion: physical dating violence victimization and coerced condom non-use. The study findings indicate a need for further attention to these public health problems and have implications for the development of violence and HIV/STI prevention programs for adolescent boys and young adult men in Chile and elsewhere.

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Unsafe, Unwanted

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

The Experience of Using Dating Applications for Sexual Hook-Ups: A Qualitative Exploration among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex With Men in Hong Kong

The Experience of Using Dating Applications for Sexual Hook-Ups: A Qualitative Exploration among HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex With Men in Hong Kong

Sexual Violence against Men Who Have Sex with Men and Transgender Women in Mongolia: A Mixed-Methods Study of Scope and Consequences

Unwanted Sexual Experiences in Young Men: Evidence from a Survey of University Students in Chile

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