Psychosocial needs and vulnerabilities of older gay and bisexual men
Abstract
Key take-home messages
- Health outcomes related to the intersectionality of aging and sexual minority status is an emerging area of research.
- It is important to consider the context of lived experiences among older gay men, as their experience of aging may be different from their heterosexual counterparts.
- The construct of internalized gay ageism appears to be a form of sexual minority stress that may have negative impacts on the psychological well-being of older gay men.
- Generally, being part of the gay community or being active in gay-affirmative spaces was identified as being beneficial and may potentially influence health outcomes.
- Support groups specifically targeting older gay men living with HIV may decrease perceived stigma and have a positive impact on quality of life.
Authors
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network: Rapid Response Service
Year
2021
Topics
- Epidemiology and Determinants of Health
- Determinants of Health
- Determinants of Health
- Social support
- Stigma/discrimination
- Population(s)
- Men who have sex with men
- Older adults (>50 years)
