Abstract summary 

The mental health outcomes of men who have sex with men (MSM) living in sub-Saharan Africa are understudied, despite evidence that discrimination and stigma are widespread. This article examines the occurrence and mental health effects of minority stress in a sample of diverse South African MSM. Twenty-two MSM living in Cape Town took part in exploratory qualitative in-depth interviews and completed mental health questionnaires. Results indicate that the majority of participants experienced minority stress, which affected their sexual relationships and coping strategies. Concealment behaviors and perceived discrimination levels were high and were associated with race, religion, SES, and geographical location.

Authors & Co-authors:  McAdams-Mahmoud Ayesha A Stephenson Rob R Rentsch Christopher C Cooper Hannah H Arriola Kimberly Jacob KJ Jobson Geoffrey G de Swardt Glenn G Struthers Helen H McIntyre James J

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