ABSTRACT

Physical distancing measures, designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, have been implemented globally. We sought to understand how physical distancing impacts gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM), a group disproportionately affected by poor health outcomes. A cross-sectional online survey on Hornet, a networking application (N = 10,079), measured sociodemographics, physical distancing, mental health outcomes, and sexual behavior. Nearly two-thirds of participants (63%) reported only leaving their home for essentials. Those who practiced physical distancing were more likely to feel anxious (aOR = 1.37), feel lonely (aOR = 1.36), to report their sex life being impacted (aOR = 2.95), and less likely to be satisfied with their current sex life (aOR = 0.76). Those who practiced physical distancing were more likely to use social technologies to stay in touch with others. Risk reduction and telehealth opportunities may alleviate health challenges for GBMSM in the COVID-19 era.

摘要

旨在限制 COVID-19 传播的物理距离措施已在全球范围内实施。我们试图了解身体距离如何影响男同性恋、双性恋和其他男男性行为者 (GBMSM)，这一群体受到不良健康结果的影响尤为严重。一项关于 Hornet 的横断面在线调查，一种网络应用程序（N = 10,079），测量了社会人口统计学、身体距离、心理健康结果和性行为。近三分之二的参与者 (63%) 报告称，他们只是为了必需品离开家。保持身体距离的人更有可能感到焦虑（aOR = 1.37）、感到孤独（aOR = 1.36）、报告他们的性生活受到影响（aOR = 2.95），并且不太可能对他们目前的性生活感到满意（ aOR = 0.76）。那些保持身体距离的人更有可能使用社交技术与他人保持联系。降低风险和远程医疗机会可能会缓解 COVID-19 时代 GBMSM 面临的健康挑战。