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International journal of sexual health : official journal of the World Association for Sexual Health
2024;36 (1): 59-76.

Substance Use and Misuse among Sexual and Gender Minority Communities Living in Former Soviet Union Countries: A Scoping Review.

Tural Mammadli, Chenglin Hong
Author Information
  1. Tural Mammadli: School of Social Work, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA. ORCID
  2. Chenglin Hong: Department of Social Welfare, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA. ORCID
PMID: 38600900 DOI: 10.1080/19317611.2024.2303517

Abstract

Objectives: We reviewed literature examining substance use among sexual and gender minorities (SGM) living in the former Soviet Union (USSR) nations.
Methods: Searches were conducted across five databases (PubMed, SocINDEX, CINAHL, PscyInfo, LGBTQ���+���Source) to identify peer-reviewed literature.
Results: Across 19 studies, high hazardous substance use prevalence was documented. Substance use was correlated with (a) sexual health and behaviors and (b) mental wellbeing and the use of other substances.
Conclusion: We discuss minority stress implications and challenges presented by the paucity of evidence in the literature examining substance use among SGM women and SGM living in countries unrepresented in reviewed studies.

Keywords

Substance use former USSR countries minority stress model scoping review sexual and gender minorities

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