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Earlier Sexual Debut and Anti-Gay Victimization Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Kazakhstan.
- Source :
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence; Oct2023, Vol. 38 Issue 19/20, p10795-10813, 19p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Limited research has examined predictors of anti-gay victimization among men who have sex with men (MSM), despite anti-gay violence continuing to be a global problem. We conducted a secondary analysis of data from structured interviews with 600 MSM adults to examine anti-gay victimization and earlier sexual debut among MSM in Kazakhstan. Multiple linear regression was used to test for associations between earlier sexual debut—categorized as age of sexual onset between 13 and 15 years of age and prior to 13 years old, with ages 16 and older as the reference group—and recent and lifetime anti-gay victimization. Adjusted logistic regression models were used to assess earlier sexual debut and specific types of victimization. The majority of MSM reported lifetime (89%) or recent (68%) experiences of anti-gay victimization. Earlier sexual debut prior to 13 years of age was significantly associated with greater number of types of lifetime and recent reports of anti-gay victimization. Among specific types of anti-gay victimization, earlier sexual debut was associated with higher odds of experiencing verbal, physical, and sexual violence. Anti-gay violence in Kazakhstan is a significant and prevalent public health issue. Future research and clinical interventions addressing anti-gay victimization among MSM populations should consider the lifetime and current implications of consensual and non-consensual childhood and adolescent sexual experiences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- HUMAN sexuality
RESEARCH methodology
ONE-way analysis of variance
MULTIPLE regression analysis
INTERVIEWING
EXPERIENCE
SURVEYS
T-test (Statistics)
PEARSON correlation (Statistics)
SEXUAL harassment
SEX customs
RESEARCH funding
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
SEX crimes
QUESTIONNAIRES
MEN who have sex with men
VICTIMS
DEMOGRAPHIC characteristics
SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC factors
LOGISTIC regression analysis
GAY men
SECONDARY analysis
CISGENDER people
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 08862605
- Volume :
- 38
- Issue :
- 19/20
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Interpersonal Violence
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 171103103
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/08862605231176800