This data is underlying a systematic review currently in the publication process. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the discrimination experiences of YBMSM due to racism and homophobia in the United States and to evaluate the effect of these experiences on their sexual health. Four databases (MEDLINE CINAHL Complete APA PsycINFO and Sociology Source Ultimate) were searched to examine the available qualitative quantitative and mixed method studies relevant to the research question. Out of 17 included studies the majority were qualitative in design and were conducted in urban settings. Racism and homophobia affected YBMSM’s sense of belonging sexual identity and sexual partnership choices. Often masculinity would interact with these two constructs to impact how YBMSM engaged in sexual behavior such as condomless sex as well as their likelihood to seek sexual health care. Future research is needed to fully understand the relationships between discrimination and sexual health to develop effective structurally responsive interventions that will help decrease the inequities experienced by YBMSM.
