Substance use has been consistently reported to be more prevalent amongst Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) compared to the general population. Substance use, in particular polydrug use, has been found to be influenced by social and contextual factors and to increase the risk of unprotected intercourse among MSM. The objective of this analysis was to investigate the prevalence and predictors of drug use during a sexual encounter and to identify specific prevention needs.

Prevalence of drug use during sex amongst MSM in Europe: Results from a multi-site bio-behavioural survey

Gios, Lorenzo;Mirandola, Massimo
2018-01-01

Abstract

Substance use has been consistently reported to be more prevalent amongst Men who have Sex with Men (MSM) compared to the general population. Substance use, in particular polydrug use, has been found to be influenced by social and contextual factors and to increase the risk of unprotected intercourse among MSM. The objective of this analysis was to investigate the prevalence and predictors of drug use during a sexual encounter and to identify specific prevention needs.
2018
Drug use; Europe; MSM; Recreational drug use; Respondent-driven sampling; Time-location sampling
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