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Rates of Injury and Healthcare Utilization for Kink-Identified Patients.
Richard A Sprott1, Anna Randall2, Kevin Smith3
1California State University, East Bay, Hayward, CA, USA.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|September 5, 2021
Summary
Many kink-involved individuals avoid or delay healthcare due to stigma, with over half not disclosing their practices to clinicians. This highlights a need for culturally competent care for sexual minorities.
Area of Science:
- Sexual Health
- Medical Sociology
- Public Health
Background:
- Kink activities, including bondage and rough sex, carry inherent risks of injury and medical complications.
- Little research exists on injury rates and healthcare utilization among individuals engaging in kink practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of injuries related to kink activities.
- To assess healthcare utilization patterns among kink-involved individuals.
- To examine the extent of disclosure of kink involvement to healthcare providers.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 1,398 individuals who identify with or engage in kink.
- Convenience sampling was employed for participant recruitment.
Main Results:
- 13.5% of participants reported kink-related injuries.
- 58.3% did not disclose kink involvement to physical healthcare providers, and 49.6% to mental healthcare providers.
- 19.0% delayed or avoided healthcare due to anticipated stigma associated with kink.
Conclusions:
- Anticipated stigma significantly impacts kink-involved individuals' healthcare seeking behaviors, leading to non-disclosure and delayed care.
- Kink-identified individuals may be considered a sexual minority, necessitating culturally competent healthcare approaches.
- Addressing stigma is crucial for improving health and well-being within this population.
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