Impulsivity, Sexual Compulsivity, and Sexual Risk Behaviors among Hispanic Men Who Have Sex with Men in a US-Mexico Border City

Issues Ment Health Nurs. 2022 Dec;43(12):1107-1113. doi: 10.1080/01612840.2022.2134530. Epub 2022 Nov 11.

Abstract

Hispanic men who have sex with men (HMSM) experience HIV risk-related and mental health disparities. The relationship of mental health (i.e., depressive symptoms and anxiety) on sexual risk behaviors of HMSM has been reported. However, little is known about the influence of impulsivity and compulsivity on sexual risk behaviors. A cross-sectional study explored these factors among 150 HMSM in the El Paso, Texas area utilizing standardized measures, in a cross-sectional study. Regression analysis determined the influence of sexual impulsivity and compulsivity, and demographic variables on sexual risk behaviors, indicating interventions should target these behaviors to mitigate sexual risk among HMSM.

MeSH terms

  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • HIV Infections / ethnology
  • Health Status Disparities
  • Hispanic or Latino* / psychology
  • Hispanic or Latino* / statistics & numerical data
  • Homosexuality, Male* / ethnology
  • Homosexuality, Male* / psychology
  • Humans
  • Impulsive Behavior
  • Male
  • Mental Disorders / ethnology
  • Mexico
  • Regression Analysis
  • Risk-Taking*
  • Sexual Behavior* / ethnology
  • Sexual Behavior* / psychology
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities* / psychology
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities* / statistics & numerical data
  • Texas