Social Correlates of Social Capital Access Among Gay and Bisexual Men in Japan

Abstract

Significant health disparities exist between gay and bisexual men (GBM) and the general population in Japan and internationally. Social capital is recognized as a key factor for positive health and well-being outcomes, including HIV prevention behaviors, among GBM. However, limited research examines how the sexual orientation of alters (i.e., possessors of resources within social capital networks) impacts access to these resources. In this study, a cross-sectional online survey of 1564 gay and bisexual men in Tokyo was conducted to investigate how social capital access varies by GBM and heterosexual alters, independent of socioeconomic factors. Multivariable logistic regression indicated tha..