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Methamphetamine and Poly-Substance Use Among Gym-Attending Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City

verfasst von: Perry N. Halkitis, Ph.D., M.S., Robert W. Moeller, Ed.M., Daniel E. Siconolfi, B.A., Roy C. Jerome, Ph.D., Meighan Rogers, MPH, Julia Schillinger, M.D.

Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 1/2008

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Abstract

Background

Methamphetamine and other drug use has been documented among men who have sex with men (MSM). Patterns of use may be influenced by point of recruitment into these studies.

Purpose

The aim of this study is to describe patterns of methamphetamine and other drug use and to delineate psychosocial and demographic factors which accompany these patterns of use in a sample of MSM attending gyms in New York City.

Methods

Active recruitment strategies were implemented to ascertain a sample of 311 MSM. Participants completed a one-time survey regarding both health risks and health promotion.

Results

Methamphetamine use in the last 6 months was reported by 23.8% of men. Inhalation and smoking were the most common modes of administration, and 84% of men reported more than one mode of use. Study participants also indicated a variety of other substances used, including but not limited to alcohol, inhalant nitrates, and 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). Compared to nonusers, methamphetamine users were more likely to report being black or Latino, depressed, HIV-positive, perceiving more benefits of unprotected sex, and understanding masculinity in sexual terms.

Conclusions

These data suggest that health-risk behaviors are common among MSM who are regularly using a gym and are indicative of the complexities of health issues for this segment of the population.

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Titel: Methamphetamine and Poly-Substance Use Among Gym-Attending Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City
verfasst von: Perry N. Halkitis, Ph.D., M.S.
Robert W. Moeller, Ed.M.
Daniel E. Siconolfi, B.A.
Roy C. Jerome, Ph.D.
Meighan Rogers, MPH
Julia Schillinger, M.D.
Publikationsdatum: 01.02.2008
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: Annals of Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 1/2008
Print ISSN: 0883-6612
Elektronische ISSN: 1532-4796
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-007-9005-8

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