Psychiatric morbidity, risk-taking behavior, internalized stigma and perceived social support in men having sex with men: A cross-sectional study
This study shows that MSM is at higher risk for psychiatric illnesses like depression and internalized sexual stigma. The social support experienced by them is also poor. Hence, there is a need to spread awareness and address the mental health issues of this minority.
Authors
- Neena Sawant (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6842-0912)
- Shrikala M. Acharya
- Neil Pawar
Institutions
- King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Industrial Psychiatry Journal
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/ipj.ipj_488_24
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00