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01-02-2016 | Original Paper

The Relationship of Religiosity, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, and Depression Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)

Authors: Tommie L. Watkins Jr., Cathy Simpson, Stacey S. Cofield, Susan Davies, Connie Kohler, Stuart Usdan

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 1/2016

Abstract

HIV infection rates continue to disproportionately affect Black men who have sex with men (Black MSM) compared to other groups. Research has shown that higher rates of substance use and higher levels of depression are positively correlated with higher sexual risk behavior, and little research has examined relationships between high levels of religiosity and spirituality prevalent in Black culture and issues of substance use and depression among Black MSM. This study did just that and found a relationship between religiosity, spirituality, and risk behavior. These relationships suggest that future HIV prevention models might incorporate religiosity and spirituality to increase the efficacy of risk reduction interventions for Black MSM.

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Title: The Relationship of Religiosity, Spirituality, Substance Abuse, and Depression Among Black Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)
Authors: Tommie L. Watkins Jr.
Cathy Simpson
Stacey S. Cofield
Susan Davies
Connie Kohler
Stuart Usdan
Publication date: 01-02-2016
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 1/2016
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-015-0101-y

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