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Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Among Young Asian Pacific Islander Men Who Have Sex with Men

verfasst von: Don Operario, Kyung-Hee Choi, Priscilla Lee Chu, Willi McFarland, Gina M. Secura, Stephanie Behel, Duncan MacKellar, Linda Valleroy

Erschienen in: Prevention Science | Ausgabe 1/2006

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Abstract

We examined patterns of substance use among young Asian Pacific Islander (API) men who have sex with men (MSM). Participants (N = 496) were recruited from sampled venues and were interviewed on substance use, sexual behaviors, and attendance at MSM social venues. Substance use prevalence was highest for alcohol (94% lifetime, 89% past 6 months), marijuana (61% lifetime, 44% past 6 months), and methylenedioxymethamphetamine or ecstasy (58% lifetime, 47% past 6 months). During the past 6 months, 24% used an illicit substance weekly or more often, 51% used club drugs, and 44% used 3 or more illicit substances. Multivariate models identified common and unique correlates of frequent drug use, club drug use, and polydrug use. Associations between substance use and sexual risk behaviors also emerged. These findings suggest a need to improve substance use and HIV prevention intervention efforts for young API MSM.

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Titel: Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Among Young Asian Pacific Islander Men Who Have Sex with Men
verfasst von: Don Operario
Kyung-Hee Choi
Priscilla Lee Chu
Willi McFarland
Gina M. Secura
Stephanie Behel
Duncan MacKellar
Linda Valleroy
Publikationsdatum: 01.03.2006
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Prevention Science / Ausgabe 1/2006
Print ISSN: 1389-4986
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-6695
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-005-0018-x

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