A Qualitative Analysis of Cultural and Social Vulnerabilities to HIV Infection Among Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Asian Youth
| Autor: | Peter Trung-Thu Ho Ba, Maurice Kwong-Lai Poon Msw |
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| Rok vydání: | 2002 |
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Gay lesbian
Sociology and Political Science Social work media_common.quotation_subject Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Exploratory research medicine.disease_cause Focus group Gender Studies Social support Beauty behavior and behavior mechanisms medicine Lesbian Psychology reproductive and urinary physiology Clinical psychology media_common |
| Zdroj: | Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services. 14:43-78 |
| ISSN: | 1540-4056 1053-8720 |
| DOI: | 10.1300/j041v14n03_03 |
| Popis: | The study reported here was undertaken to investigate cultural and social barriers that may increase HIV risk among gay, lesbian, and bisexual Asian youth. Interviews and focus groups were used to collect the data because they are well suited for this type of exploratory research. A total of 15 gay, lesbian, and bisexual Asian youth (7 females and 8 males) were recruited. Most of the participants (n = 11) self-identified as lesbian or gay. The mean age was 20.7, ranging from 17 to 24. Twelve participated in one of three focus groups while the remaining three were interviewed. Categories and themes identified include: (1) the lack of sex education at home, (2) homophobia in Asian families, (3) unresponsive health and social service providers, (4) lack of social support, (5) negative stereotypes, (6) ideal standards of beauty, and (7) negative perceptions of safer sex practices among Asian lesbian and bisexual women. HIV prevention strategies are suggested based on the recommendations and needs of ... |
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