Publications by authors named "A S Bourne"
Body image among sexual minority men (SMM) has received increasing attention. However, the current literature has primarily focused on white SMM and body image and physical appearance concerns among SMM. In response to a call for more nuance in understanding how SMM perceive and make sense of their body image in a broader sociocultural context, we conducted a scoping review to examine the extent and nature of body image research among SMM in the Mekong region.
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- The study focuses on tailored interventions to address the harms of sexualised drug use (SDU) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Jakarta, Indonesia, considering local risks and cultural factors.
- Through qualitative interviews with 20 MSM, the research identifies enabling forces from within MSM networks and disabling forces from societal stigma, which create tension in their SDU practices.
- To effectively mitigate risks associated with SDU, interventions should leverage peer networks and virtual spaces, enhancing their reach and acceptance.
Background People living with HIV (PLHIV) have historically faced a range of challenges negotiating satisfying sex lives in the context of virus transmission risks and HIV-related stigma. We examine the experience of sexual satisfaction among PLHIV in an era of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and undetectable=untransmissible (U=U)/treatment as prevention. Methods Data are derived from HIV Futures 9, a cross-sectional survey of PLHIV in Australia conducted between December 2018 and May 2019.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGay and bisexual men (GBM) engaging in chemsex can face various health and well-being-related challenges, the extent of which remains unknown given the limited research in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. This paper examines the pandemic impacts on the health needs of GBM who engaged in chemsex and their experiences with related services. We applied interpretive description to produce knowledge with direct implications for improving practices and policies.
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- This study explored the experiences of harm and mental health issues among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) involved in chemsex, specifically looking at the use of methamphetamine and GHB/GBL.
- A survey was conducted with 510 participants in Taiwan, revealing different levels of harm based on drug combinations used during chemsex sessions.
- Results indicated that those using both methamphetamine and GHB/GBL faced significantly higher rates of social, physical, and psychological harm compared to those who used only one or none of the drugs.