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High-Risk Behaviors among Men Who Have Sex with Men in 6 US Cities: Baseline Data from the EXPLORE Study

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  • Koblin, B.A.
  • Chesney, M.A.
  • Husnik, M.J.
  • Bozeman, S.
  • Celum, C.L.
  • Buchbinder, S.
  • Mayer, K.
  • McKirnan, D.
  • Judson, F.N.
  • Huang, Y.
  • Coates, T.J.

Abstract

Objectives. We describe the prevalence of risk behaviors at baseline among men who have sex with men (MSM) who were enrolled in a randomized behavioral intervention trial conducted in 6 US cities. Methods. Data analyses involved MSM who were negative for HIV antibodies and who reported having engaged in anal sex with 1 or more partners in the previous year. Results. Among 4295 men, 48.0% and 54.9%, respectively, reported unprotected receptive and insertive anal sex in the previous 6 months. Unprotected sex was significantly more likely with 1 primary partner or multiple partners than with 1 nonprimary partner. Drug and alcohol use were significantly associated with unprotected anal sex. Conclusions. Our findings support the continued need for effective intervention strategies for MSM that address relationship status, serostatus of partners, and drug and alcohol use.

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  • Koblin, B.A. & Chesney, M.A. & Husnik, M.J. & Bozeman, S. & Celum, C.L. & Buchbinder, S. & Mayer, K. & McKirnan, D. & Judson, F.N. & Huang, Y. & Coates, T.J., 2003. "High-Risk Behaviors among Men Who Have Sex with Men in 6 US Cities: Baseline Data from the EXPLORE Study," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 93(6), pages 926-932.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:2003:93:6:926-932_4
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    1. Hugo M. Mialon & Erik T. Nesson & Michael C. Samuel, 2016. "Crystal Clear? The Relationship Between Methamphetamine Use and Sexually Transmitted Infections," Health Economics, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd., vol. 25(3), pages 292-313, March.
    2. Aadland David & Finnoff David C. & Huang Kevin X.D., 2013. "Syphilis Cycles," The B.E. Journal of Economic Analysis & Policy, De Gruyter, vol. 13(1), pages 297-348, June.
    3. Nelsensius Fauk & Rik Crutzen & Maria Silvia Merry & Sukma Putra & Mitra Andhini Sigilipoe & Lillian Mwanri, 2017. "Exploring Determinants of Unprotected Sexual Behaviours Favouring HIV Transmission among Men who Have Sex with Men in Yogyakarta, Indonesia," Global Journal of Health Science, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 9(8), pages 1-47, August.
    4. Hugo M. Mialon, & Erik Nesson & Michael C. Samuel, 2013. "Crystal Clear? The Relationship between Methamphetamine Use and Risky Sexual Behavior," Working Papers 201301, Ball State University, Department of Economics, revised Mar 2013.

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