Associated factors of alcohol use disorder among men who have sex with men

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Behavioral Sciences

Document Type

Article

Source Title

ASEAN Journal of Psychiatry

Volume

22

Issue

5

First Page

1

Last Page

13

Publication Date

7-2021

Abstract

ntroduction: Considerable evidence exists that Man who have Sex with Men (MSM) experiences worse health disparities compared to the general population across the globe including higher rates of alcohol use disorder. This review summarized the available primary research information to provide a comprehensive understanding of the factors associated with Alcohol Use Disorder among MSM.
Methods: A literature review of PubMed articles was done. A total of 85 papers about the MSM population were displayed. Twelve articles about Alcohol Use Disorder among MSM were reviewed to extract its associated factors. Afterward, these factors were arranged by themes.
Results: The associated factors of Alcohol Use Disorder among the MSM were social and demographic factors, abuses, sexual behaviors, HIV-related factors, other mental health conditions, and previous Alcohol Use Disorder treatment.
Conclusions: Some of the factors associated with Alcohol Use Disorder among MSM may be similar to the general population, while others may be unique to the MSM population. The associations between Alcohol Use Disorder and these factors may be explained by Alcohol's biological factors, adverse social experiences based on their sexual minority background, cultural differences, and coping styles. These factors may also increase the risk of MSM for other health conditions such as HIV.

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Disciplines

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Studies | Psychiatry and Psychology

Keywords

Drinking of alcoholic beverages; Alcoholism; Sexual minorities; Gay couples

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