| All | Group V | Group I |  |
---|---|---|---|---|
 | (n = 566) | (n = 340) | (n = 226) | Univariate OR |
 | Col% | Col% | Col% | (Group I vs. Group V) |
Self-acceptance of MSM sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Felt uneasy about their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 64.5 | 71.5 | 54.0 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 35.5 | 28.5 | 46.0 | 2.14*** |
Felt ashamed of their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 78.4 | 84.4 | 69.5 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 21.6 | 15.6 | 30.5 | 2.38*** |
Afraid others knowing their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 36.0 | 45.9 | 21.2 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 64.0 | 54.1 | 78.8 | 3.14*** |
Fully accept their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Yes | 88.7 | 92.0 | 83.6 | 1.00 |
   No/a little | 11.3 | 8.0 | 16.4 | 2.26** |
Would date/marry a woman to hide their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 75.1 | 82.4 | 64.2 | 1.00 |
   Yes(already did so/may be) | 24.9 | 17.6 | 35.8 | 2.61*** |
Number of items showing self non-acceptance of MSM behaviors (to the above 5 items) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   0 to 2 non-acceptance responses | 74.4 | 81.8 | 63.3 | 1.00 |
   3 to 5 non-acceptance responses | 25.6 | 18.2 | 36.7 | 2.60*** |
Perceived MSM-related discrimination | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Perceived discrimination against MSM in Hong Kong | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   Very little/little | 37.5 | 50.3 | 18.1 | 1.00 |
   A fair amount/a great deal | 62.5 | 49.7 | 81.9 | 4.57*** |
Felt being discriminated because of their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 37.3 | 51.8 | 15.5 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 62.7 | 48.2 | 84.5 | 5.86*** |
Experienced pressure from family & friends due to their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 34.7 | 40.1 | 26.5 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 65.3 | 59.9 | 73.5 | 1.85** |
Number of items showing perceived discrimination against MSM (to the above 3 items) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   0 - 2 discrimination responses | 61.3 | 75.3 | 40.3 | 1.00 |
   3 discrimination responses | 38.7 | 24.7 | 59.7 | 4.52*** |
Perceived social support | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Family knowing their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   A few or none | 78.4 | 75.6 | 82.7 | 1.00 |
   All or most of them | 21.6 | 24.4 | 17.3 | 0.64* |
Family supporting their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No/unaware of one's sexual orientation | 83.7 | 79.1 | 90.7 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 16.3 | 20.9 | 9.3 | 0.39*** |
Best friends supporting their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No/unaware of one's sexual orientation | 36.0 | 30.6 | 44.2 | 1.00 |
   Yes | 64.0 | 69.4 | 55.8 | 0.56** |
Having someone to talk to about their sexual orientation | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   No | 26.9 | 17.4 | 41.2 | 1.00 |
   Yes/no need | 73.1 | 82.6 | 58.8 | 0.30*** |
Number of friends having MSM behaviors | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   A few or none | 58.8 | 46.6 | 77.0 | 1.00 |
   All or most of them | 41.2 | 53.4 | 23.0 | 0.26*** |
Perceived extent of support received regarding MSM behaviors (to the above 5 items) | Â | Â | Â | Â |
   0 - 3 support responses | 83.9 | 78.8 | 91.6 | 1.00 |
   4 -5 support responses | 16.1 | 21.2 | 8.4 | 0.34*** |