Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation

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Oct 30, 2025

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy HIV Prevention Intervention for Immigrant Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men

Our research demonstrates that Siempre Seguiré is effective in addressing intersectional stigma and increasing HIV testing among immigrant LGBMSM, an underserved population.
Research

Aug 13, 2025

Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and PrEP Use Among Sexual Minority Men: The Mediating Roles of Internalized Homonegativity and PrEP Stigma

This study explores the relationship between IPV perpetration and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), considering the potential mediating effects of sexual orientation related minority stress and PrEP stigma.
Research

Feb 12, 2025

Intersectional HIV Stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights and Pathways Forward – A Scoping Review

This review covers research on intersectional HIV stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Research

Jan 6, 2025

Meeting the Needs of Queer Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations Relevant to Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

The authors provide an overview of programs for queer at-promise youth and juvenile justice-involved youth in Los Angeles County and examine the challenges that these youth face and how practitioners can better support them.
Research

May 24, 2023

History of Incarceration Is Associated with Unmet Socioeconomic Needs and Structural Discrimination Among Young Black Sexual Minority Men (SMM) in the United States

This study aimed to assess the prevalence and association between unmet socioeconomic and structural needs and history of incarceration among young Black sexual minority men.
Commentary

May 13, 2023

How Florida's Expansion of 'Don't Say Gay' Law Will Hurt Students and Teachers Across the United States

Policies restricting discussion of LGBTQ+ issues and representation of LGBTQ+ individuals are likely to make schools less welcoming to America's estimated two million LGBTQ+ youth. Policymakers should develop policies that cultivate learning and work environments where all students and educators feel safe and valued.
Research

Mar 18, 2021

Inter-Group and Intraminority-Group Discrimination Experiences and the Coping Responses of Latino Sexual Minority Men Living With HIV

We conducted 30 qualitative interviews with HIV-positive Latino sexual minority men about recent discrimination events (context, details, perpetrator, type) and how they coped with these events.
Commentary

Dec 21, 2020

What the First-Ever EU LGBTIQ Strategy Means for Rainbow Families with Children

Rainbow families can face challenges because of ongoing discrimination against LGBTIQ people. The first-ever EU strategy for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, nonbinary, intersex, and queer equality unveiled in November sets out actions and initiatives to ensure the safety and equal rights of LGBTIQ people in the EU.
Research

Feb 6, 2020

Sources of Resilience as Mediators of the Effect of Minority Stress on Stimulant Use and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men

Minority Stress Theory proposes that stigma, prejudice, and discrimination facing sexual and racial minorities are stressors that lead to increased risk behaviors. This study examined whether minority stress is associated with stimulant use and sexual risk by depleting resiliencies.
Research

Jun 1, 2018

Psychosocial Health Disparities Among Black Bisexual Men in the U.S. Effects of Sexuality Nondisclosure and Gay Community Support

Compared with Black gay men, Black bisexual men experience significant psychosocial health disparities; interventions to decrease biphobia could improve sexual minority community support for these men.
Research

Oct 18, 2016

Longitudinal Relationships Between Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence and Discrimination Due to HIV-serostatus, Race, and Sexual Orientation Among African-American Men with HIV

Sexual orientation, HIV-serostatus, and racial discrimination all reduce treatment adherence among African American men, but racial discrimination has the most powerful effect.
Research

Oct 13, 2016

Conspiracy Beliefs About HIV Are Related to Antiretroviral Treatment Nonadherence Among African American Men with HIV

HIV conspiracy theories among African Americans are neither rare nor extreme, and they discourage individuals who need HIV care from adhering to treatment.

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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy HIV Prevention Intervention for Immigrant Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men

Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and PrEP Use Among Sexual Minority Men: The Mediating Roles of Internalized Homonegativity and PrEP Stigma

Intersectional HIV Stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights and Pathways Forward – A Scoping Review

Meeting the Needs of Queer Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations Relevant to Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

History of Incarceration Is Associated with Unmet Socioeconomic Needs and Structural Discrimination Among Young Black Sexual Minority Men (SMM) in the United States

How Florida's Expansion of 'Don't Say Gay' Law Will Hurt Students and Teachers Across the United States

Inter-Group and Intraminority-Group Discrimination Experiences and the Coping Responses of Latino Sexual Minority Men Living With HIV

What the First-Ever EU LGBTIQ Strategy Means for Rainbow Families with Children

Sources of Resilience as Mediators of the Effect of Minority Stress on Stimulant Use and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men

Psychosocial Health Disparities Among Black Bisexual Men in the U.S. Effects of Sexuality Nondisclosure and Gay Community Support

Longitudinal Relationships Between Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence and Discrimination Due to HIV-serostatus, Race, and Sexual Orientation Among African-American Men with HIV

Conspiracy Beliefs About HIV Are Related to Antiretroviral Treatment Nonadherence Among African American Men with HIV

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Randomized Controlled Trial of a Group Cognitive Behavior Therapy HIV Prevention Intervention for Immigrant Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men

Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and PrEP Use Among Sexual Minority Men: The Mediating Roles of Internalized Homonegativity and PrEP Stigma

Intersectional HIV Stigma in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean: Insights and Pathways Forward – A Scoping Review

Meeting the Needs of Queer Youth in the Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations Relevant to Programs Funded by the Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act in Los Angeles County

History of Incarceration Is Associated with Unmet Socioeconomic Needs and Structural Discrimination Among Young Black Sexual Minority Men (SMM) in the United States

How Florida's Expansion of 'Don't Say Gay' Law Will Hurt Students and Teachers Across the United States

Inter-Group and Intraminority-Group Discrimination Experiences and the Coping Responses of Latino Sexual Minority Men Living With HIV

What the First-Ever EU LGBTIQ Strategy Means for Rainbow Families with Children

Sources of Resilience as Mediators of the Effect of Minority Stress on Stimulant Use and Sexual Risk Behavior Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men

Psychosocial Health Disparities Among Black Bisexual Men in the U.S. Effects of Sexuality Nondisclosure and Gay Community Support

Longitudinal Relationships Between Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence and Discrimination Due to HIV-serostatus, Race, and Sexual Orientation Among African-American Men with HIV

Conspiracy Beliefs About HIV Are Related to Antiretroviral Treatment Nonadherence Among African American Men with HIV

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