Associations Between Physical Distancing and Mental Health, Sexual Health and Technology Use Among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Associations Between Physical Distancing and Mental Health, Sexual Health and Technology Use Among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI：
10.1080/00918369.2020.1868191
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发表时间：
2021-02-04
影响因子：
2.6
通讯作者：
Howell, Sean
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作者：
Holloway, Ian W.;Garner, Alex;Howell, Sean
旨在限制 COVID-19 传播的物理距离措施已在全球范围内实施。我们试图了解身体距离如何影响同性恋、双性恋和其他男男性行为者 (GBMSM)，这些群体受到不良健康结果的影响尤为严重。对网络应用程序 Hornet 进行的一项横断面在线调查 (N = 10,079)，测量了社会人口统计学、身体距离、心理健康结果和性行为。近三分之二的参与者 (63%) 表示，他们出门只是为了获取必需品。那些保持身体距离的人更有可能感到焦虑（aOR = 1.37）、感到孤独（aOR = 1.36）、报告其性生活受到影响（aOR = 2.95），并且不太可能对当前的性生活感到满意（aOR = 0.76）。那些保持身体距离的人更有可能使用社交技术与他人保持联系。降低风险和远程医疗机会可能会减轻 COVID-19 时代 GBMSM 的健康挑战。
Physical distancing measures, designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, have been implemented globally. We sought to understand how physical distancing impacts gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), a group disproportionately affected by poor health outcomes. A cross-sectional online survey on Hornet, a networking application (N = 10,079), measured sociodemographics, physical distancing, mental health outcomes, and sexual behavior. Nearly two-thirds of participants (63%) reported only leaving their home for essentials. Those who practiced physical distancing were more likely to feel anxious (aOR = 1.37), feel lonely (aOR = 1.36), to report their sex life being impacted (aOR = 2.95), and less likely to be satisfied with their current sex life (aOR = 0.76). Those who practiced physical distancing were more likely to use social technologies to stay in touch with others. Risk reduction and telehealth opportunities may alleviate health challenges for GBMSM in the COVID-19 era.