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Experiences of stigma, mental health, and coping strategies in Lebanon among Lebanese and displaced Syrian men who have sex with men: A qualitative study

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  • Abboud, Sarah
  • Seal, David W.
  • Pachankis, John E.
  • Khoshnood, Kaveh
  • Khouri, Danielle
  • Fouad, Fouad M.
  • Heimer, Robert

Abstract

In Lebanon, men who have sex with men (MSM) face high rates of stigma, discrimination, and violence. Minority stress, or the unique stressors related to anti-MSM stigma and discrimination, negatively impacts the mental health of MSM. These stressors are heightened for those with intersectional minority identities such as displaced Syrian MSM in Lebanon.

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  • Abboud, Sarah & Seal, David W. & Pachankis, John E. & Khoshnood, Kaveh & Khouri, Danielle & Fouad, Fouad M. & Heimer, Robert, 2023. "Experiences of stigma, mental health, and coping strategies in Lebanon among Lebanese and displaced Syrian men who have sex with men: A qualitative study," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 335(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:335:y:2023:i:c:s0277953623006056
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2023.116248
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