ArticleJournal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP2025
The Effect of Emotional Intelligence and Employment on the Psychological Well-Being of HIV Key Population Workers.
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- Evaluating the digital dispensation of HIV self-testing (HIVST) among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Pakistan: Seeing through the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) lens.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
- Sexualized drug use, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation among men who have sex with men in Pakistan: Results of a multi-center cross-sectional survey.PLOS global public health · 2026Article
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objectiveTo assess the duration of employment and examine the impact of emotional intelligence on the psychological well-being of men who have sex with men (MSM), trans women (TW), and female sex workers (FSW) working in HIV community-based organisations (CBOs) in Pakistan. STUDY
designExplanatory sequential mixed-methods study. Place and Duration of the Study: CBOs in 16 districts and 50 sites across Pakistan, from November 2023 to April 2024. METHODOLOGY: Individuals over 18 years of age, self-identifying as MSM, TW, or FSW, and working at a CBO were enrolled. Psychological well-being was measured using the Ryff's psychological well-being scale, and emotional intelligence was measured using the Wong and Law Emotional Intelligence scale (WLEIS). The multiple linear regression was used to identify predictors of psychological well-being. Ten in-depth qualitative interviews were also conducted among CBO workers.
resultsA total of 188 CBO workers were included in the quantitative survey; of these, 128 (68.1%) were MSM, 18 (9.6%) were FSW, and 42 (22.3%) were TW. The multiple regression analysis showed that residence away from family (β = 2.85; p = 0.038), history of suicidal ideation (β = -3.74; p = 0.022), and emotional intelligence (β = 3.25; p <0.001) were significant predictors of psychological well-being. The qualitative analysis showed a positive effect of CBO employment, contributing to professional growth and empowerment and acceptance of gender and sexuality.
conclusionLiving away from family and having higher emotional intelligence were positive predictors of psychological well-being. A history of suicidal ideation was associated with poor psychological well-being. There is qualitative evidence that suggests that CBO employment improves psychological well-being. KEY WORDS: Men who have sex with men, Trans women, Female sex workers, Psychological well-being, HIV, Community-based organisations.
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