Perceived antigay discrimination and physical health outcomes
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Health data that includes doctor visits, sick day availment and nonprescription medication use were used to study the health effects of perceived gay di scrimination. A positive relationship is seen between perceived discrimination and health for gay men with higher education while a negative relationship is illustrated for gay men with lower education.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2007
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The role of illness uncertainty on coping with fibromyalgia symptoms
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The effect of uncertainity in the diagnosis of chronic illnesses on the pain coping and tolerance of symptoms among women with fibromyalgia is examined.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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The effects of HIV-related thought suppression on risk behavior: cognitive escape in men who have sex with men
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A study examines the effect of ignoring the possibility of contracting HIV infection by men who have sex with men.
Publication Name: Health Psychology
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0278-6133
Year: 2006
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