Shame and blame and its influence on male gay (chaay rak chaay) quality of life in Bangkok Thailand: a health promotion community nursing perspective

Pongtriang, P; O’Brien, AP; Maguire, J

Shame and blame and its influence on male gay (chaay rak chaay) quality of life in Bangkok Thailand: a health promotion community nursing perspective

Pongtriang, P O’Brien, AP Maguire, J

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Citation:: Journal of Public Mental Health, 2017, 16 (3), pp. 113 - 122
Issue Date:: 2017-01-01

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dc.contributor.author	Pongtriang, P	en_US
dc.contributor.author	O’Brien, AP	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Maguire, J https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5722-8311	en_US
dc.date.issued	2017-01-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Journal of Public Mental Health, 2017, 16 (3), pp. 113 - 122	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1746-5729	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/123656
dc.description.abstract	© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore gay male informant experiences of discrimination and stigma in Bangkok from a health promotion community nursing perspective. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 informants and included field work observations at eight entertainment venues. Data analysis utilised an inductive thematic approach. Findings: Key themes that emerged from the data were related to communication, particularly the use of smart phone applications; lack of privacy in health services; sexual exploitation by entertainment venues; and concerns about coming out safely to protect self-esteem and mental health. Originality/value: Development of key mental health promotion messages based on a greater understanding and knowledge of discrimination and stigma may help to reduce negative behaviour and stigmatisation towards Thai gay men in Bangkok.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Journal of Public Mental Health	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1108/JPMH-12-2016-0054	en_US
dc.title	Shame and blame and its influence on male gay (chaay rak chaay) quality of life in Bangkok Thailand: a health promotion community nursing perspective	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	16	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Health/Nursing
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Abstract:

© 2017, © Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore gay male informant experiences of discrimination and stigma in Bangkok from a health promotion community nursing perspective. Design/methodology/approach: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 informants and included field work observations at eight entertainment venues. Data analysis utilised an inductive thematic approach. Findings: Key themes that emerged from the data were related to communication, particularly the use of smart phone applications; lack of privacy in health services; sexual exploitation by entertainment venues; and concerns about coming out safely to protect self-esteem and mental health. Originality/value: Development of key mental health promotion messages based on a greater understanding and knowledge of discrimination and stigma may help to reduce negative behaviour and stigmatisation towards Thai gay men in Bangkok.

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