A Mixed-Methods Evaluation of "The Quest," A Health and Well-Being Intervention for British-Based Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Gay and Bisexual Men.
Iain R WilliamsonPeriklis PapaloukasRusi JaspalPublished in: Journal of homosexuality (2022)
This article provides an evaluation of a health and well-being workshop-based intervention, "The Quest" for gay and bisexual men from British Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities. A quantitative component assessed reported and intended sexual risk, drugs and alcohol use alongside measures of psychological well-being with pre and post-program data collected from 26 men. Fourteen men participated in focus groups that discussed experiences of the intervention. Significant improvements were found on measures of internalized homophobia, self-esteem and self-efficacy but not for health behaviors including safer sex or substance use. Qualitative feedback was generally positive especially around enhanced psychological well-being, identity integration, and enhanced self-awareness. There were some concerns over group size and whether non-BAME gay men were appropriate as facilitators. Theoretically informed, culturally competent interventions can demonstrate significant potential in enhancing the well-being of BAME gay and bisexual men but follow-up data are needed to show longer-term benefits.
Keyphrases
- men who have sex with men
- hiv positive
- hiv testing
- middle aged
- mental health
- randomized controlled trial
- healthcare
- public health
- clinical trial
- health information
- antiretroviral therapy
- study protocol
- quality improvement
- physical activity
- health promotion
- risk assessment
- artificial intelligence
- preterm birth
- deep learning
- hiv infected