Participation of Men Who Have Sex with Other Men in Non-Governmental Organizations and Their Relationship with Discrimination

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Authors

  • Luiz Fernando de Almeida Federal University of São João del Rei

Keywords:

Social Discrimination, Non-Governmental Organizations, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Homophobia

Abstract

Currently, in Brazil, the acquired immunodeficiency virus epidemic is predominantly transmitted sexually and is concentrated in key populations, including men who have sex with other men (MSM). This population faces prejudice, stigma, and violence in various environments. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play a role in promoting social rights, disseminating knowledge, providing health education, supporting collectives, and offering legal guidance and supportive therapies.

The main objective is to describe and analyze the participation of men who have sex with men in NGOs, relating it to discrimination. An analysis was conducted of previously published articles on NGO participation and the discrimination faced by MSM, using the RDS (Respondent Driven Sampling) technique to recruit network participants. Only one article met the research criteria and specifically addressed this topic. To support the study, other articles related to the general theme were analyzed.

It is necessary to implement more policies and health services targeted at this key population, such as testing, anti-prejudice campaigns, and actions against homophobia, focusing on comprehensive health care. Due to fear of exposure and prejudice, MSM are seeking health services less frequently. NGOs play a crucial role in combating all forms of discrimination and violence faced by this population.

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Author Biography

Luiz Fernando de Almeida, Federal University of São João del Rei

Master's in Health Sciences from the Federal University of São João del Rei. Main research topic: Public Health. Nurse. Email: luizfernando2204@yahoo.com.br

References

BEYRER, Chris. et al. Global epidemiology of HIV infection in men who have sex with men. The Lancet, v. 380, n. 9839, p. 367-377, 2012.

GUIMARÃES, Mark Drew.Crosland. et al. Vulnerabilidade e fatores associados a HIV e sífilis em homens que fazem sexo com homens, Belo Horizonte, MG. Rev Méd Minas Gerais, v. 23, n. 4, p. 412-26, 2013.

KERR, Ligia et al. HIV among MSM in a large middle-income country. Aids, v. 27, n. 3, p. 427-435, 2013

Published

2021-07-16

How to Cite

Almeida, L. F. de. (2021). Participation of Men Who Have Sex with Other Men in Non-Governmental Organizations and Their Relationship with Discrimination. Interdisciplinary Studies Journal, 2(5). Retrieved from https://revistas.ceeinter.com.br/revistadeestudosinterdisciplinar/article/view/145

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RESUMOS I SEMINÁRIO ON-LINE DE ESTUDOS INTERDISCIPLINARES

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