Internalized Homophobia,Coping, and Quality of Life Among Nigerian Gay and Bisexual Men |
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Authors: | Olakunle A Oginni Boladale M Mapayi Olusegun T Afolabi Chukwubueze Obiajunwa Ibidunni O Oloniniyi |
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Institution: | 1. Departmental of Mental Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife, Nigeria;2. Mental Health Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria kaoginni@yahoo.co.ukhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2340-9429;4. Mental Health Unit, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex , Ile-Ife, Osun, Nigeria;5. Departmental of Community Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife, Nigeria;6. Departmental of Mental Health, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University , Ile-Ife, Nigeria |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT Despite high levels of homophobia in Nigeria, no studies have investigated the quality of life (QOL) of Nigerian gay and bisexual (GB) men. The associations between QOL and minority stress may differ from those reported in developed countries and may indicate alternative interventions. This study investigated internalized homophobia (IH) and coping strategies among gay and bisexual men in Nigeria and the relationships with overall QOL. Eighty-nine GB men were recruited with a snowball sampling technique. QOL (outcome), IH (predictor) and coping strategies (covariates) were assessed using standardized questionnaires. Relationships were investigated using linear regression analyses. Participants used adaptive more frequently than maladaptive coping strategies. The relationship between IH and QOL was nonlinear (β = ?0.27, 95% CI = ?0.48, ?0.06), and the positive component was attenuated by adaptive coping strategies. Adaptive strategies can be reinforced as a therapeutic intervention to improve wellbeing among gay and bisexual men in Nigeria. |
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Keywords: | Internalized homophobia coping quality of life gay and bisexual men Nigeria |
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