Relationship between sociodemographics, loss of income, and mental health among two-spirit, gay, bisexual, and queer men in Manitoba during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relationship between sociodemographics, loss of income, and mental health among two-spirit, gay, bisexual, and queer men in Manitoba during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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This study examined the relationship between loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic and worsening mental health among a sample of 366 Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, queer (2SGBQ+) men in Manitoba.Data were drawn from a cross-sectional online survey among 2SGBQ+ men in Manitoba.Logistic regression assessed the relationship between sociodemographics, loss of income due to COVID-19 (independent variable) and worsening of mental health 5 Piece Queen Slat Platform Bedroom (analytic outcome).Among all respondents in the sample (N = 366), 55% indicated worsening of their mental health.In logistic regression, compared to participants who did not experience any loss of income, those who experienced loss of income due to the COVID-19 pandemic were significantly more likely to report worsening mental health (Adjusted Odds Ratio [AOR] = 8.
32, 95% Confidence Interval[CI] = 3.54-19.54).Compared to participants Food Processor who self-identified as gay, bisexual-identifying participants were less likely to report worsening mental health (AOR =.35, 95%CI = 0.
13-0.96).Finally, as compared to participants who were married or partnered, participants who were dating (AOR = 3.14, 95%CI = 1.60-6.
17), single (AOR = 4.08, 95%CI = 1.75-9.52), and separated/divorced/widowed (AOR = 15.08, 95%CI = 2.
22-102.51) were all significantly more likely to report experiencing a worsening of mental health due to the COVID-19 pandemic.This study highlights the need to develop robust public strategies for sub-populations of 2SGBQ+ men (non-gay identified sexual minorities and 2SGBQ+ men who may be more socially isolated).Specific targeted and tailored public health interventions designed with the unique needs of 2SGBQ+ men in Manitoba may be required to increase their access to socio-economic and mental health supports.