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ArticleNursing open2025

The Stigmatisation of Men Who Have Sex With Men in the Spread of Mpox: Are We Repeating the Mistakes of HIV?

David Bermejo-Martínez, Enrique Castro-Sánchez, Pilar Marqués-Sánchez

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Article in Nursing open, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Authors and funding

3 authors.

David Bermejo-MartínezDepartment of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Campus de Ponferrada S/N, Universidad de León, Ponferrada, Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3226-8277
Enrique Castro-SánchezAntimicrobial Innovations Research Centre, Brunel University London, Uxbridge, UK.
Pilar Marqués-SánchezSALBIS Research Group, Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy, Campus de Ponferrada S/N, Universidad de León, Ponferrada, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The 2022 mpox outbreak disproportionately affected men who have sex with men (MSM), leading to targeted public health interventions. While data supported prioritising MSM, this focus risks reviving stigmatisation reminiscent of the HIV/AIDS crisis. This editorial examines the roots of this narrative and its potential negative impact on affected communities. We argue that while high-risk groups should be addressed, public health efforts must avoid reinforcing prejudices and instead adopt inclusive strategies. Expanding prevention beyond MSM, promoting community empowerment, and fostering collaboration are essential to combat both the virus and the stigma it can generate.

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HIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleMpox, MonkeypoxSocial StigmaStereotypingDisease OutbreaksHumansMaleHIVmen who have sex with men (MSM)mpoxpublic healthsocial determinants of healthstigmatisation

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PMID41188693
PMCPMC12586357

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