TY - BOOK
T1 - Shame, Stigma, and Colorectal Health for Bottoms
AU - Vytniorgu, Richard
AU - Garcia-Iglesias, Jaime
AU - Merchant, Azeem
PY - 2022/11/18
Y1 - 2022/11/18
N2 - This working paper explores the intersections of shame and stigma among GBMSM (gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men) bottoms seeking colorectal healthcare. Situating these experiences in the context of complex gender performances and anxieties, the paper discusses key factors shaping bottoms’ experience of shame and stigma when seeking care for colorectal conditions. The paper highlights the perspectives of community stakeholders interested in identifying and tackling barriers to colorectal healthcare. It also identifies strategic areas for further research and collaboration, including pursuing arts-based approaches to educating healthcare providers in GBMSM sexual wellbeing.
AB - This working paper explores the intersections of shame and stigma among GBMSM (gay, bisexual, and men who have sex with men) bottoms seeking colorectal healthcare. Situating these experiences in the context of complex gender performances and anxieties, the paper discusses key factors shaping bottoms’ experience of shame and stigma when seeking care for colorectal conditions. The paper highlights the perspectives of community stakeholders interested in identifying and tackling barriers to colorectal healthcare. It also identifies strategic areas for further research and collaboration, including pursuing arts-based approaches to educating healthcare providers in GBMSM sexual wellbeing.
U2 - 10.2218/ED.9781912669363
DO - 10.2218/ED.9781912669363
M3 - Other report
SN - 978-1-912669-36-3
BT - Shame, Stigma, and Colorectal Health for Bottoms
PB - University of Edinburgh
ER -