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Hayder Mahjoubi1, Ahlem Mtiraoui1,2, Manel Mallouli3
1University of Sousse, Faculty of Medicine Ibn El-Jazzar, Farhat Hached Hospital, Department of Psychiatry, Research Laboratory LR12ES04, 4002, Sousse, Tunisia.
Background:
LGBT individuals in Tunisia face discrimination and stigmatization due to prevailing socio-cultural and legal conditions which can negatively impact their mental health.
Aim:
This study examined the relationship between perceived stress, heterosexist experiences, and self-esteem in a sample of LGBT young Tunisians.
Methods:
We conducted an analytical cross-sectional study. Participants were recruited using a snowball sampling technique via social media. Heterosexism Harassment, Discrimination and Rejection Scale (HHRDS), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), and Rosenberg Self-esteem Scale (RSES) were used as measurement instruments.
Results:
A total of 73 young LGBT individuals were included. The multivariate analysis indicated that discrimination (β = 4.58, CI95% = [3.36, 5.81], p < 10-3) and self-esteem (β = -0.88, CI95% = [-1.09, -0.67], p < 10-3) were significant predictors for perceived stress. The moderation model revealed that self-esteem acts as a moderator in the relationship between discrimination and perceived stress (effect = -0.22; p = .02).
Conclusion:
The study emphasizes the importance of self-esteem in improving the mental health and well-being of the LGBT community.
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