The effect of mental health issues on sexual risk behaviours and antiretroviral medication adherence among men who have sex with men
Abstract
Key take-home messages
- Men who have sex with men and other sexual minorities may experience mental health problems that are rooted in sexual minority stress.
- Multiple mental health problems can co-occur among men who have sex with men, creating a “psychosocial syndemic”.
- Several studies have demonstrated that mental health issues may increase sexual risk taking among men who have sex with men and affect adherence to antiretroviral medications.
- Addressing mental health issues as part of HIV prevention trials may enhance intervention outcomes for men who have sex with men.
Authors
The Ontario HIV Treatment Network: Rapid Response Service
Year
2016
Topics
- Determinants of Health
- Stigma/discrimination
- Abuse
- Population(s)
- Men who have sex with men
- General HIV+ population
- Engagement and Care Cascade
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Sexual risk behaviour
- Substance Use
- Alcohol
- Nonmedicinal drugs
- Mental Health
- Depression
