Publications by authors named "Cecil Okoth"
Article Synopsis
- SGM populations in Kenya face significant discrimination and human rights violations, impacting their mental health, yet this issue is underexplored in research.
- A study conducted by local LGBT organizations surveyed 527 SGM individuals to examine the links between experiences of violence (including intimate partner violence), social support, and mental health outcomes like depression and PTSD.
- Findings indicated that those who experienced violence reported worse mental health, but while emotional support helped reduce PTSD symptoms, it didn’t change the overall impact of violence on mental health, highlighting a need for further research on SGM-specific mental health challenges in Kenya.
Mental Health Challenges and Needs among Sexual and Gender Minority People in Western Kenya.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2021
: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people in Kenya face pervasive socio-cultural and structural discrimination. Persistent stress stemming from anti-SGM stigma and prejudice may place SGM individuals at increased risk for negative mental health outcomes. This study explored experiences with violence (intimate partner violence and SGM-based violence), mental health outcomes (psychological distress, PTSD symptoms, and depressive symptoms), alcohol and other substance use, and prioritization of community needs among SGM adults in Western Kenya.
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