Perceived discrimination and mental health symptoms among Black men with HIV.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0024056
• Publication Date: 2011-07-25T17:03:37Z
• Authors: Laura M. Bogart; Glenn J. Wagner; Frank H. Galvan; Hope Landrine; David J. Klein; Laurel A. Sticklor
• Keywords: Serostatus; Minority Stress; Depression

People living with HIV (PLWH) exhibit more severe mental health symptoms, including depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) than do members of the general public. We examined whether perceived discrimination, which has been associated poor in prior research, contributes to greater PTSD symptoms among HIV-positive Black men who have sex (MSM), are at high risk for discrimination from multiple stigmatized characteristics (HIV-serostatus, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation). A total 181 MSM completed audio computer-assisted self-interviews (ACASI) that included measures (depression, PTSD) scales assessing due HIV-serostatus, orientation. In bivariate tests, all three were significantly (i.e., reexperiencing, avoidance, arousal subscales; p values < .05). The multivariate model yielded a three-way interaction types (p .01), indicating racial was negatively when considered isolation other forms but positively present. only HIV-related Findings suggest some contribute PLWH. Researchers need take into account intersecting stigmata developing interventions improve