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ArticleJournal of advanced nursing2023

Perceptions and experiences of sexual violence among Chinese men who have sex with men in Hong Kong.

Edmond Pui Hang Choi, Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, Kitty Wai Ying Choi, Jung Jae Lee, Kris Yuet Wan Lok, Janet Yuen Ha Wong, Daniel Yee Tak Fong, Eric Yuk Fai Wan, William Chi Wai Wong, Eric Pui Fung Chow

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Article in Journal of advanced nursing, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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4 citing papers in PubMed, 11 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors at 3 institutions in 3 countries.

Edmond Pui Hang ChoiSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9062-3540
Jojo Yan Yan KwokSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7444-6935
Kitty Wai Ying ChoiSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.
Jung Jae LeeSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9704-2116
Kris Yuet Wan LokSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3227-0799
Janet Yuen Ha WongSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3000-4577
Daniel Yee Tak FongSchool of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7365-9146
Eric Yuk Fai WanDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6275-1147
William Chi Wai WongDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2540-4055
Eric Pui Fung ChowMelbourne Sexual Health Centre, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1766-0657
University of Hong Kong · HKRice Research Institute · CNThe University of Melbourne · AU

Funding

Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Emerging Leadership Investigator Grant GNT1172873Early Career Scheme, Research Grants Council 27607518
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimThis study aimed to understand the perceptions and experiences of sexual violence among Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) in Hong Kong.

designThe study adopted a qualitative descriptive design with thematic analysis.

methodsThirty-one Chinese MSM were recruited in Hong Kong from May to June 2019 using purposive sampling. Individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with the participants. The interview data were transcribed verbatim from the recordings and analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis approach.

resultsFour themes were identified: (1) different forms of sexual violence, from physical to virtual; (2) inner struggles with fears and worry; (3) low awareness and perceived risk of sexual violence - 'it has nothing to do with me' and (4) dilemma towards sexual violence prevention.

conclusionThe study provided qualitative evidence regarding the experiences and perceptions of sexual violence among Chinese MSM in Hong Kong. Physical and image-based forms of sexual violence were identified, which led the participants to experience psychological distress, fear of contracting human immunodeficiency virus/other sexually transmitted infections, notoriety within the gay community, and discrimination and stigmatization within their family and workplace. To reduce the risk of sexual violence, some participants were cautious about the venue in which they engaged in sex and the habit of sharing sexually explicit photos with others. However, some participants had low awareness and perceived risk of sexual violence. IMPACTS: This study was the first to fill the research gap on sexual violence issues among Chinese MSM using dating apps in Hong Kong. The qualitative findings enhanced the scholarly understanding of Chinese MSM's perceptions and experiences of sexual violence. The study findings can help nursing staff and other healthcare professionals to develop tailored primary, secondary and tertiary sexual violence prevention programmes for MSM or beyond.

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HIV InfectionsSex OffensesSexual and Gender MinoritiesEast Asian PeopleHomosexuality, MaleHong KongHumansMaleSexual Behavior

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