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The impact of homophobia, poverty, and racism on the mental health of gay and bisexual Latino men: findings from 3 US cities
American Journal of Public Health · 2001 · Vol. 91(6) · pp. 927–932
Rafael M. Díaz✉(San Francisco State University)George AyalaEdward BeinJeff HenneBárbara VanOss Marín
Abstract
The mental health difficulties experienced by many gay and bisexual Latino men in the United States are directly related to a social context of oppression that leads to social alienation, low self-esteem, and symptoms of psychologic distress.
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and PolicyRacial and Ethnic Identity ResearchMental healthRacismPsychologySuicidal ideationAnxietyPopulationMinority stressClinical psychologyDistressHomosexuality
MeSH terms
AdultBisexualityHispanic or LatinoHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMental HealthPovertyPrejudiceSelf ConceptSocial SupportStress, PsychologicalSuicideUnited StatesUrban Population
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- National Institutes of Health
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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