Table 3 The prevalence of human rights abuses among MSM in Lesotho
Characteristic | Â | Proportion (n) |
|---|---|---|
Have ever been raped | Â | 9.8% (22/225) |
As a result of sexual orientation or practice, in last 3 years: | Lost employment | 4.8% (10/208) |
| Â | Afraid to seek healthcare services | 22.2% (49/221) |
| Â | Denied healthcare services | 3.2% (7/218) |
| Â | Felt healthcare workers unable to meet unique needs | 17.7% (38/215) |
| Â | Heard healthcare workers gossiping | 16.1% (35/217) |
| Â | Felt legal or police discrimination | 16.4% (36/219) |
| Â | Been verbally or physically harassed | 59.8% (140/234) |
| Â | Blackmailed | 21.3% (47/221) |
| Â | Beaten up | 18.9% (43/228) |
"Yes" to any of the above human rights abuses related to sexuality | Â | 76.2% (170/223) |