Year: 1994 Source: Child Abuse & Neglect, v.18, no.9, (September 1994), p.747-761 SIEC No: 19950607

Data in this article suggests that sexual abuse may have wide-ranging influence on quality of life & health risk behavior of homosexual men. Associated effects include mental health issues, substance abuse, depression, suicidal thoughts oractions, social support & sexual identity issues. HIV risk behavior & risk of sexually transmitted diseases were also issues. Increased awareness of potential outcomes of male sexual abuse is necessary in order to provide medical & psychological assistance.