Document 0151
 DOCN  M9460151
 TI    Homophobia: a cofactor of HIV disease in gay and lesbian youth.
 DT    9408
 AU    Grossman AH; Department of Health Studies, School of Education, New
       York; University, New York City.
 SO    J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 1994 Jan-Feb;5(1):39-43. Unique Identifier :
       AIDSLINE MED/94220661
 AB    Whether they come out or hide their sexual orientation, most gay and
       lesbian youth experience the effects of prejudice and stigmatization
       emanating from society's homophobia. Having to cope with a disparaging
       and oppressive society creates unique stresses and developmental
       variations in identity development that are cofactors for HIV infection
       and disease. These cofactors include cognitive, emotional, and social
       isolation; feelings of alienation and despair; suicidal ideation;
       alcohol and other substance abuse; and furtive sexual contacts. Nurses
       and other providers need to be informed about these cofactors so they
       may provide meaningful HIV/AIDS prevention education to gay and lesbian
       youth.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*ETIOLOGY/PREVENTION & CONTROL
       Adolescence  Female  Health Education  Homosexuality/*PSYCHOLOGY  Human
       Male  *Prejudice  Risk Factors  JOURNAL ARTICLE  REVIEW  REVIEW,
       TUTORIAL

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