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Intersectional Resilience Among Black Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men, Wisconsin and Ohio, 2019. Am J Public Health 2022 Jun;112(S4):S405-S412

Date

06/29/2022

Pubmed ID

35763748

Pubmed Central ID

PMC9241476

DOI

10.2105/AJPH.2021.306677

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85133106870 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   8 Citations

Abstract

Objectives. To investigate resilience strategies used by Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) to navigate racism and heterosexism. Methods. In 2019, we conducted in-depth interviews with 46 Black MSM in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Cleveland, Ohio. Thematic analysis, informed by intersectionality, was used to identify intersectional resilience within the context of participants' lives. Results. Our analyses revealed ways in which Black MSM respond to stigma and oppression. We identified the following themes that capture these experiences: pride in intersectional identities, perseverance, community advocacy, and social support. Our analyses reveal how men draw on these assets and resources to positively adapt despite experiences of racism and heterosexism. Conclusions. Intersectional resilience can support Black MSM in navigating racism and heterosexism. However, public health interventions at the institutional and system levels are needed to directly target the root causes of oppression and support resources that facilitate intersectional resilience. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(S4):S405-S412. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306677).

Author List

Quinn KG, Dickson-Gomez J, Pearson B, Marion E, Amikrhanian Y, Kelly JA

Authors

Julia Dickson-Gomez PhD Professor in the Institute for Health and Equity department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Jeffrey A. Kelly PhD Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Katherine Quinn PhD Associate Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Bisexuality
Homosexuality, Male
Humans
Male
Ohio
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Wisconsin