| Title: |
Relationship between sociodemographics, loss of income, and mental health among two-spirit, gay, bisexual, and queer men in Manitoba during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| Authors: |
Rusty Souleymanov; Sana Amjad; Samantha Moore; Jared Star; Albert McLeod; Michael Payne; Laurie Ringaert; Linda Larcombe; Gayle Restall |
| Source: |
PLoS ONE, Vol 17, Iss 12, p e0278382 (2022) |
| Publisher Information: |
Public Library of Science (PLoS) |
| Publication Year: |
2022 |
| Collection: |
Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles |
| Subject Terms: |
Medicine; Science |
| Description: |
This study examined the relationship between loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening mental health among a sample of 366 Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, queer (2SGBQ+) men in Manitoba. Data were drawn from a cross-sectional online survey among 2SGBQ+ men in Manitoba. Logistic regression assessed the relationship between sociodemographics, loss of income due to COVID-19 (independent variable) and worsening of mental health (analytic outcome). Among all respondents in the sample (N = 366), 55% indicated worsening of their mental health. In logistic regression, compared to participants who did not experience any loss of income, those who experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly more likely to report worsening mental health (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 8.32, 95% Confidence Interval[CI] = 3.54-19.54). Compared to participants who self-identified as gay, bisexual-identifying participants were less likely to report worsening mental health (AOR = .35, 95%CI = 0.13-0.96). Finally, as compared to participants who were married or partnered, participants who were dating (AOR = 3.14, 95%CI = 1.60-6.17), single (AOR = 4.08, 95%CI = 1.75-9.52), and separated/divorced/widowed (AOR = 15.08, 95%CI = 2.22-102.51) were all significantly more likely to report experiencing a worsening of mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This study highlights the need to develop robust public strategies for sub-populations of 2SGBQ+ men (non-gay identified sexual minorities and 2SGBQ+ men who may be more socially isolated). Specific targeted and tailored public health interventions designed with the unique needs of 2SGBQ+ men in Manitoba may be required to increase their access to socio-economic and mental health supports. |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| Relation: |
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278382; https://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203; https://doaj.org/article/064851e956e642f1a7f9d0c8797074f6 |
| DOI: |
10.1371/journal.pone.0278382 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0278382; https://doaj.org/article/064851e956e642f1a7f9d0c8797074f6 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.8EF6A1F1 |
| Database: |
BASE |