Abstract
This report describes the high prevalence and context of childhood sexual abuse (CSA) among Black men who have sex with men (MSM) across 3 independent qualitative studies. Semistructured one-on-one interviews were conducted with 87 Black MSM across 3 cities (Rochester, NY, n = 28; Lexington, KY /Atlanta, GA, n = 30; and Atlanta, GA, n = 29). A combined CSA prevalence of 32% (28/87) was found among the 3 samples, despite variation in geographic location, mean age, and sexual identification. Common themes emerging across the 3 samples included prolonged and repeated abuse by a close male relative; blaming of same-sex desire on CSA; and descriptions of adverse mental health reactions to CSA. Implications of CSA and its potential influence on the mental health and risky sexual behavior among Black MSM are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 385-390 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Oct 2008 |
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Social Psychology
- Sociology and Political Science
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